7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Thing About Harry (2020)
The Thing About Harry (2020)
Overview
Two high school enemies, uber-jock Harry and out-and-proud Sam, are forced to share a car ride to their Missouri hometown for a friend's engagement party on Valentine's Day. Things take a turn when Sam learns Harry has come out.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
Two high school enemies, uber-jock Harry and out-and-proud Sam, are forced to share a car ride to their Missouri hometown for a friend's engagement party on Valentine's Day. Things take a turn when Sam learns Harry has come out.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central theme of normalizing and celebrating a gay romantic relationship aligns with progressive values of LGBTQ+ inclusion and representation, making it left-leaning.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI by centering its narrative on a gay romance with a biracial lead, showcasing intentional diversity in casting and subject matter. The story positively frames this non-traditional relationship without critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film offers a positive and affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters by centering on the romantic journey of a gay man and a pansexual man. It depicts their relationship with complexity and humor, navigating common rom-com tropes while validating their identities and culminating in a happy ending.
There is not enough information available to determine if transsexual characters or themes are present in 'The Thing About Harry, 2020', nor to assess their portrayal. Without specific plot details or character descriptions, it is impossible to provide an example of a character arc or story plot to support any rating.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Thing About Harry" is an original production with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. Therefore, its characters are new creations and cannot constitute a gender swap.
The film "The Thing About Harry" is an original production from 2020. There is no indication of prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.8
Critic Ratings
10.0
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