5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
What a Drag (1996)
What a Drag (1996)
Overview
A closeted gay man's attempt to "act straight" for the sake of his job has unexpected consequences.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.8
Overview
A closeted gay man's attempt to "act straight" for the sake of his job has unexpected consequences.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative celebrates and normalizes gay culture and identity, challenging heteronormative societal expectations through its comedic exploration of a straight man's integration into an LGBTQ+ community, aligning with progressive values.
The movie prominently features LGBTQ+ characters and themes, particularly focusing on gay men and drag culture. Its narrative centers on these non-traditional identities, exploring their world and dynamics with a celebratory and often comedic tone, making these themes central to the film's core.
Secondary
What a Drag offers a largely positive and affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes. It centers on a successful gay protagonist and depicts a vibrant gay community with dignity, complexity, and humor, celebrating queer identity and relationships.
The film 'What a Drag' (Pédale douce) is a comedy centered on gay and heterosexual relationships and societal expectations. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore transsexual themes, focusing instead on other aspects of LGBTQ+ life and gender roles.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original story and does not adapt characters from pre-existing source material, previous installments, or real-world history. Therefore, no characters could have had their established gender changed.
This film is an original French comedy from 1996, not an adaptation of existing material, a biopic, or a reboot featuring legacy characters. Therefore, no characters had a pre-established race that could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
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5.8
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