Under the Same Moon (2007)

Under the Same Moon poster

Under the Same Moon (2007)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.0

Overview

Tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's left-leaning rating stems from its central focus on humanizing undocumented immigrants and depicting the profound emotional and physical hardships caused by restrictive immigration policies and family separation, aligning with progressive values of empathy and social justice.

The movie features a cast that is diverse and authentic to its narrative about Mexican immigrants, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its story centers on themes of immigration and cultural identity, but it does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities.

Secondary

The film portrays Christianity, specifically Catholicism, as a source of comfort, hope, and moral guidance for characters enduring immense hardship. It is depicted with respect and dignity, showing how faith provides strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

Under the Same Moon is a drama centered on a child's journey to reunite with his mother across the U.S.-Mexico border. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes, resulting in no depiction within the film's scope.

The film "Under the Same Moon" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a young boy's journey to reunite with his mother in the United States, focusing on themes of family, immigration, and perseverance.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Under the Same Moon is an original story with characters created specifically for the film. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous adaptation from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.

The film "Under the Same Moon" is an original story with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.3
The Movie Database logo
7.7

Critic Ratings

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7.1
Metacritic logo
5.9

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