7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, Comedy • 2023 • 110 min • Teen (13+)
Uproar (2023)
Uproar (2023)
Overview
A 17 year-old student is forced to get off the fence he has actively sat on all his life to stand up for himself, his whanau (family) and his future in this heartwarming story of identity.
Starring Cast
Julian Dennison • James Rolleston • Minnie Driver
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Family Values: Mixed
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
A 17 year-old student is forced to get off the fence he has actively sat on all his life to stand up for himself, his whanau (family) and his future in this heartwarming story of identity.
Starring Cast
Julian Dennison • James Rolleston • Minnie Driver
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High
The film centers on the anti-apartheid protests in 1981 New Zealand, highlighting systemic racism and the struggle for indigenous rights. It champions social justice and collective action as solutions to oppression, aligning with progressive values.
Diversity: High
Confidence: High
The film features visible diversity through its casting of prominent Māori actors in roles authentic to the New Zealand setting and story. Its narrative critically examines traditional power structures and colonial legacies, centering on a Māori teenager's journey during a period of significant social upheaval.
Secondary
Family Values: Mixed
Confidence: Medium
The film depicts a single-parent family navigating a son's coming-of-age and connection to his cultural heritage amidst societal change, portraying family bonds and identity without explicitly endorsing or critiquing traditional or progressive family models.
LGBTQ: N/R
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
Trans: N/R
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: N/R
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
Uproar is an original film featuring characters created specifically for this production. The film does not adapt pre-existing source material with established character races or portray historical figures. Therefore, no characters in the film are considered race-swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.0
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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