6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Tao of Steve (2000)
The Tao of Steve (2000)
Overview
In college, Dex was the big man on campus. Ten years later, now an overweight kindergarten teacher, Dex is immune to the shocked stares of the women who were once his conquests. While trying to pick up the bartender, he is struck by the gorgeous Syd. Through a series of circumstances, Syd and Dex are thrown together and he soon finds himself questioning his belief in all things Steve.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
In college, Dex was the big man on campus. Ten years later, now an overweight kindergarten teacher, Dex is immune to the shocked stares of the women who were once his conquests. While trying to pick up the bartender, he is struck by the gorgeous Syd. Through a series of circumstances, Syd and Dex are thrown together and he soon finds himself questioning his belief in all things Steve.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on a man's personal journey to abandon a detached dating philosophy for genuine emotional connection, addressing universal themes of maturity and authentic relationships rather than promoting specific political ideologies.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white cast and no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on a white male protagonist and does not critically portray traditional identities, maintaining a neutral to positive framing.
Secondary
The film 'The Tao of Steve' does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its storyline is entirely focused on a male protagonist's pursuit of women and heterosexual romantic dynamics, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film "The Tao of Steve" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a man's romantic philosophy and his pursuit of a woman, without engaging with transgender identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Tao of Steve is an original film from 2000, not an adaptation or biopic. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped from.
The Tao of Steve is an original film with characters created for the movie. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or legacy characters from which a race swap could occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.0
Critic Ratings
7.9
7.0
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