6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Young Adult (2011)
Young Adult (2011)
Overview
A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame, who's now married with a family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame, who's now married with a family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a character study focused on individual psychological flaws and the inability to mature, rather than engaging with political ideologies or systemic critiques. Its central conflict and "solution" are personal and apolitical, leading to a neutral rating.
The film features a predominantly white cast without intentional race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on individual character flaws rather than offering a critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays the small-town, implicitly Christian community, particularly through Beth's character, as stable, kind, and family-oriented. While the protagonist Mavis scoffs at this lifestyle, the narrative frames her cynicism as misguided and self-destructive, ultimately affirming the positive values of community and genuine connection that she lacks.
The film 'Young Adult' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the protagonist's personal struggles and relationships, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film "Young Adult" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on the protagonist's personal struggles and relationships, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Young Adult" features an original screenplay and characters, with no pre-existing source material or historical figures. Therefore, no characters were established as one gender in prior canon or history and then portrayed as a different gender in this film.
The film "Young Adult" is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific film, thus lacking any prior established race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
5.8
Critic Ratings
8.0
7.1
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