3.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Other Victim (1981)
The Other Victim (1981)
Overview
After his wife is raped, a man struggles to find ways to express the anger and helplessness which the crime has instilled in him.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Viewer Rating
3.2
Overview
After his wife is raped, a man struggles to find ways to express the anger and helplessness which the crime has instilled in him.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter, focusing on the societal ignorance and systemic inadequacy surrounding male sexual assault and victim-blaming, aligns with progressive values of social justice and challenging oppressive norms, leading to a left-leaning rating.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, reflecting traditional casting practices of its time. The narrative does not appear to critique traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes, focusing instead on its mystery/thriller plot.
Secondary
The film depicts a married man blackmailed over a homosexual encounter, portraying queer identity as a dangerous secret and a source of vulnerability. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's fear and efforts to conceal his identity, reinforcing societal stigma rather than affirming LGBTQ+ lives or love.
The film "The Other Victim" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot centers on a man's pursuit of the hit-and-run driver responsible for his wife's death, making the portrayal of transsexual issues not applicable to this analysis.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Other Victim (1981) is an original television movie, not an adaptation of existing source material or a depiction of historical figures. Therefore, no characters had a pre-established gender that could be swapped.
The Other Victim (1981) is an original television movie, not an adaptation of pre-existing material, a biopic, or a reboot. Therefore, no characters had a prior established race to be changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
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Critic Ratings
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