6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Houseboat (1958)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
An Italian socialite on the run signs on as housekeeper for a widower with three children.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
An Italian socialite on the run signs on as housekeeper for a widower with three children.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict, a widower's struggle to raise his children, is resolved through the formation of a new, traditional nuclear family unit. This emphasis on domestic stability and the importance of a two-parent household aligns with conservative values, leading to a right-leaning rating.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with the casting norms of its production era, and does not include any explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. The narrative centers on traditional family dynamics and romance, without critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes.
Secondary
Houseboat is a 1958 romantic comedy centered on a widower, his children, and their new housekeeper. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, aligning with typical mainstream Hollywood productions of its era.
Houseboat (1958) is a romantic comedy centered on a widower, his children, and a European socialite. The film's narrative and character portrayals do not include any transsexual individuals or explore themes related to transgender identity, resulting in a net impact of N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Houseboat (1958) is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment from which any character's gender could have been established and subsequently swapped.
The 1958 film "Houseboat" is an original story, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. Therefore, its characters do not have a pre-established canonical or historical race, meaning no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.4
Critic Ratings
5.5
N/A
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