7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
Overview
Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film champions the robust defense of the First Amendment, particularly for unpopular and offensive speech, against moralistic censorship and government overreach, aligning with civil libertarian values often associated with the left.
The movie features traditional casting that aligns with the historical figures it portrays, without any apparent intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative primarily focuses on themes of free speech and legal battles, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays conservative Christian figures, notably Reverend Jerry Falwell and his followers, as antagonists attempting to impose their moral and religious views on society through legal means. Their actions are framed as oppressive and hypocritical, infringing on freedom of speech and aligning the narrative's sympathy with Larry Flynt's fight against censorship.
The film "The People vs. Larry Flynt" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on free speech, obscenity laws, and the personal life of Larry Flynt, making the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements not applicable to its content.
The film 'The People vs. Larry Flynt' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on Larry Flynt's life, his legal battles for freedom of speech, and his relationship with his wife, Althea. There are no plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity within the film's storyline, thus resulting in no depiction.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama depicting real historical figures. All major characters, including Larry Flynt, Althea Leasure, and Alan Isaacman, are portrayed by actors whose gender matches the historical individual's documented gender.
The film is a biopic depicting real historical figures, including Larry Flynt, Althea Leasure, and Alan Isaacman. All major characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented race of the historical individuals they represent.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.0
Critic Ratings
8.8
7.9
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