5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The One and Only (1978)
The One and Only (1978)
Overview
Andy Schmidt manages to win fellow student Mary’s heart, but getting a job after college turns out much harder than expected. Desperate and dreaming of stardom, he tries wrestling.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
Andy Schmidt manages to win fellow student Mary’s heart, but getting a job after college turns out much harder than expected. Desperate and dreaming of stardom, he tries wrestling.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of individual ambition, ego, and personal relationships within the entertainment industry, without promoting any specific political ideology or engaging in broader societal critique.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, reflecting typical casting for its 1978 release, without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. Its narrative centers on a white male protagonist's journey, presenting traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
Andy's Jewish family is depicted with warmth, humor, and sympathy, showcasing their close-knit, albeit sometimes overbearing, dynamics. The film does not critique the faith itself, but rather uses it as a cultural backdrop for the protagonist's identity.
The film 'The One and Only' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its plot or character arcs. The story focuses exclusively on a heterosexual couple and the protagonist's journey in professional wrestling, rendering the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements not applicable.
The film 'The One and Only' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The protagonist's flamboyant wrestling persona is a theatrical device for his career and does not relate to gender identity or transsexuality.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The One and Only (1978) is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.
The film "The One and Only" (1978) is an original story with original characters. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations from which character races were established. Therefore, no character could have been race-swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
5.8
Critic Ratings
5.5
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