6.2
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Willard (2003)
Willard (2003)
Overview
Desperate for companionship, the repressed Willard befriends a group of rats that inhabit his late father's deteriorating mansion. In these furry creatures, Willard finds temporary refuge from daily abuse at the hands of his bedridden mother and his father's old partner, Frank. Soon it becomes clear that the brood of rodents is ready and willing to exact a vicious, deadly revenge on anyone who dares to bully their sensitive new master.
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Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.2
Overview
Desperate for companionship, the repressed Willard befriends a group of rats that inhabit his late father's deteriorating mansion. In these furry creatures, Willard finds temporary refuge from daily abuse at the hands of his bedridden mother and his father's old partner, Frank. Soon it becomes clear that the brood of rodents is ready and willing to exact a vicious, deadly revenge on anyone who dares to bully their sensitive new master.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores themes of social alienation, psychological breakdown, and personal revenge, focusing on an individual's descent into darkness rather than engaging with broader political or societal issues. Its narrative offers a cautionary tale about unchecked anger without promoting a specific ideological solution.
The movie features a predominantly white cast without intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on individual character conflicts and psychological themes, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Willard" (2003) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's relationship with rats and his struggles with his personal life and work, without any elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2003 film "Willard" is a remake of the 1971 movie and an adaptation of the novel "Ratman's Notebooks." All primary characters, including Willard Stiles, his mother Henrietta, and his boss Frank Martin, maintain their established genders from the source material. No significant character's gender was altered.
The 2003 film "Willard" is a remake of the 1971 film and based on a 1968 novel. Key characters like Willard Stiles, Henrietta Stiles, Frank Martin, and Cathryn maintain the same racial depiction as their source material counterparts.
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