7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
Overview
Royal Tenenbaum and his wife Etheline had three children and then they separated. All three children are extraordinary --- all geniuses. Virtually all memory of the brilliance of the young Tenenbaums was subsequently erased by two decades of betrayal, failure, and disaster. Most of this was generally considered to be their father's fault. "The Royal Tenenbaums" is the story of the family's sudden, unexpected reunion one recent winter.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Trans: Neutral
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
Royal Tenenbaum and his wife Etheline had three children and then they separated. All three children are extraordinary --- all geniuses. Virtually all memory of the brilliance of the young Tenenbaums was subsequently erased by two decades of betrayal, failure, and disaster. Most of this was generally considered to be their father's fault. "The Royal Tenenbaums" is the story of the family's sudden, unexpected reunion one recent winter.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central focus on the internal dynamics of a dysfunctional family and their journey towards reconciliation is largely apolitical, emphasizing personal growth and interpersonal healing rather than promoting specific political ideologies or societal critiques.
The film features a predominantly white main cast, with a notable supporting role played by a Black actor, but without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative explores the complexities of a dysfunctional, eccentric family, critiquing individual flaws and privilege rather than explicitly framing traditional identities negatively within a broader DEI context.
Secondary
The film features Margot Tenenbaum, an adopted daughter, whose past includes a sex change operation. This detail is presented neutrally as part of her complex character and the family's eccentric history, neither ridiculing nor explicitly affirming trans identity.
The Royal Tenenbaums does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on the unconventional dynamics and relationships within a heterosexual family, thus rendering the LGBTQ+ portrayal N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Royal Tenenbaums is an original story with characters created specifically for this film. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been swapped.
The Royal Tenenbaums is an original screenplay with characters created specifically for this film. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which a character's race could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.1
7.6
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