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The Outsiders (1983)

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The Outsiders (1983)

Overview

In 1960s Tulsa, class divisions ignite a violent rivalry between the working-class Greasers and the privileged Socs. When a deadly encounter forces two Greasers, Ponyboy and Johnny, to flee, their struggle for survival and redemption exposes the fragile innocence and enduring bonds of youth on the wrong side of town.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
6.5

Overview

In 1960s Tulsa, class divisions ignite a violent rivalry between the working-class Greasers and the privileged Socs. When a deadly encounter forces two Greasers, Ponyboy and Johnny, to flee, their struggle for survival and redemption exposes the fragile innocence and enduring bonds of youth on the wrong side of town.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by critiquing class division and prejudice through its empathetic portrayal of marginalized youth, advocating for understanding over arbitrary social hierarchies.

The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble, reflecting its source material and setting. Its narrative explores themes of class and youth without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.

Secondary

The Outsiders is a coming-of-age drama centered on teenage gang rivalries and social class in 1960s Oklahoma. The film does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or storylines, resulting in no direct portrayal of queer identity.

The film 'The Outsiders' (1983) is a coming-of-age drama centered on rival teenage gangs in 1960s Oklahoma. The narrative does not include any identifiable transsexual characters, themes, or plot points, leading to an N/A rating for transsexual portrayal.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The 1983 film "The Outsiders" is a direct adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel. All major characters, such as Ponyboy, Johnny, Dally, and Cherry, retain their original genders as established in the source material. No instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as a different gender were found.

The 1983 film "The Outsiders" adapts S.E. Hinton's novel. All major characters, depicted as white in the source material, are portrayed by white actors in the movie. No characters were changed in race from their established canon.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.0
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7.2

Critic Ratings

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7.1
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4.5

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