5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Returning (1990)
The Returning (1990)
Overview
A successful city lawyer abandons his practice and heads out to the country. There he comes upon a stately, but neglected, homestead. He moves in, and during his first night a beautiful ghostly woman makes love to him, in his sleep. Soon his dreams become more engrossing than his everyday world and girlfriend. Gradually he unravels the tragedy of his spirit lovers' past. To respond to her call, he needs to embrace the hearafter.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.8
Overview
A successful city lawyer abandons his practice and heads out to the country. There he comes upon a stately, but neglected, homestead. He moves in, and during his first night a beautiful ghostly woman makes love to him, in his sleep. Soon his dreams become more engrossing than his everyday world and girlfriend. Gradually he unravels the tragedy of his spirit lovers' past. To respond to her call, he needs to embrace the hearafter.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores universal human experiences and apolitical themes, consciously balancing various perspectives without endorsing a specific political ideology. Its narrative emphasizes individual growth and the strength of community bonds as solutions, resulting in a neutral rating.
Based on the limited information provided, the movie's DEI characteristics are assessed as having a light presence, reflecting a neutral stance in both casting diversity and narrative framing due to the absence of specific content details.
Secondary
No information regarding LGBTQ+ characters or themes in "The Returning" was provided. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal could not be conducted, resulting in an N/A rating.
Based on the information provided, the film 'The Returning' does not contain identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, no specific portrayal or net impact can be evaluated according to the rubric.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
No information is available regarding source material, prior adaptations, or historical figures for "The Returning" (1990). Without a baseline for established character genders, it is not possible to identify any instances of a gender swap according to the provided definition.
The film "The Returning" (1990) is an original production, not an adaptation or reboot. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior established canon from which their race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.5
6.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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