7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Words on Bathroom Walls (2020)
Words on Bathroom Walls (2020)
Overview
Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty, introspective teen struggles to keep it a secret while falling in love with a brilliant classmate who inspires him to open his heart and not be defined by his condition.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty, introspective teen struggles to keep it a secret while falling in love with a brilliant classmate who inspires him to open his heart and not be defined by his condition.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on the apolitical themes of individual struggle, self-acceptance, and the importance of personal support networks in managing mental illness, rather than promoting a specific political ideology or systemic critique.
The movie features some visible diversity in its supporting cast without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on mental health, presenting traditional identities in a neutral or positive light without explicit critique.
Secondary
The film portrays Catholicism through Adam's school and Father Patrick as a source of compassion, community, and unconditional support for Adam as he navigates his mental illness. Father Patrick offers guidance and understanding without judgment.
The film "Words on Bathroom Walls" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on the protagonist's struggle with schizophrenia, his family dynamics, and a heterosexual romantic relationship, with no elements pertaining to queer identity.
The film 'Words on Bathroom Walls' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses exclusively on a male protagonist's struggle with schizophrenia, his romantic relationships, and family dynamics.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Words on Bathroom Walls" is an adaptation of Julia Walton's novel. All major characters from the source material retain their established genders in the movie, with no instances of a character being portrayed as a different gender.
The film is an adaptation of a novel where the races of key characters were either consistent with their on-screen portrayal or not explicitly specified in the source material. Therefore, no instances of a race swap are identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.9
6.1
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