7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Comedy, Drama, Romance • 2013 • 95 min • Adults (18+)
The Spectacular Now (2013)
The Spectacular Now (2013)
Overview
Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.
Starring Cast
Miles Teller • Shailene Woodley • Kyle Chandler
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.
Starring Cast
Miles Teller • Shailene Woodley • Kyle Chandler
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film's central subject matter of a coming-of-age story, personal struggles with alcoholism, and family dysfunction is inherently apolitical, focusing on individual choices and psychological growth rather than promoting any specific political ideology.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The movie features a predominantly white cast in its main and supporting roles, reflecting traditional casting choices without explicit DEI-driven casting. The narrative focuses on personal drama and relationships, and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays Aimee Finicky, a central character, as a devout Christian whose faith is a source of her kindness, moral strength, and capacity for forgiveness. The narrative treats her beliefs with respect, presenting them as a positive influence in her life without critique or satire.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'The Spectacular Now' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers exclusively on the heterosexual relationship and personal struggles of its two main protagonists, with no elements related to queer identity.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'The Spectacular Now' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a heterosexual coming-of-age story, focusing on the relationship between its two main characters and their personal challenges. There are no plot points or character arcs that depict or address transgender identity.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "The Spectacular Now" is a direct adaptation of Tim Tharp's 2008 novel. All major characters, including Sutter Keely and Aimee Finicky, maintain their established genders from the source material in the film adaptation.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "The Spectacular Now" is an adaptation of Tim Tharp's novel. The main characters, Sutter Keely and Aimee Finecky, are portrayed by actors whose races align with their descriptions in the source material, with no instances of a character's race being changed from the original canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.7
Critic Ratings
9.2
8.2
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