7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Skeleton Twins (2014)
The Skeleton Twins (2014)
Overview
Estranged twins Maggie and Milo coincidentally cheat death on the same day, prompting them to reunite and confront the reasons their lives went so wrong. As the twins' reunion reinvigorates them, they realize the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
Estranged twins Maggie and Milo coincidentally cheat death on the same day, prompting them to reunite and confront the reasons their lives went so wrong. As the twins' reunion reinvigorates them, they realize the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film centers on the personal struggles of estranged siblings dealing with depression and past trauma. Its narrative is apolitical, emphasizing individual responsibility, interpersonal connection, and personal growth as solutions to their internal conflicts rather than promoting any specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, reflecting traditional casting choices without explicit DEI-driven race or gender swaps. Its narrative explores personal and familial struggles, including a gay character, but does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features a prominent gay character, Milo, whose sexuality is an accepted part of his identity. It is neither the central focus nor a source of explicit conflict or prejudice. The portrayal is incidental, presenting his identity matter-of-factly without strong positive or negative arcs, contributing to his overall character complexity.
The film portrays Maggie's husband, Lance, as a devout Christian whose faith is a source of his kindness, patience, and unwavering support. The narrative aligns with the virtues of his faith, presenting him as a genuinely good person without critiquing Christianity itself.
Based on available information regarding plot summaries and character details, 'The Skeleton Twins' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's narrative centers on the complex relationship between estranged siblings and their personal challenges, without incorporating elements related to transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Skeleton Twins is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters to establish a canonical gender for comparison, thus no gender swap occurs.
The Skeleton Twins is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which character races were established to allow for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.7
Critic Ratings
8.6
7.4
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