6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Can-Can (1960)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
A Parisian nightclub owner known for her performances of the can-can attracts the ire of a self-righteous judge. He hatches a plot to photograph her in the act but ends up falling for her — much to the chagrin of her lawyer boyfriend.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
A Parisian nightclub owner known for her performances of the can-can attracts the ire of a self-righteous judge. He hatches a plot to photograph her in the act but ends up falling for her — much to the chagrin of her lawyer boyfriend.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Can-Can is a musical comedy centered on the lighthearted conflict between artistic expression and outdated moral laws. Its neutral rating stems from its focus on individual defiance and charm as solutions, rather than a deep ideological critique or promotion of specific political values.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white cast, reflecting the film's era and setting. Its narrative focuses on romance and social norms without critically portraying traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film satirizes the moralistic and judgmental aspects of the dominant societal religion (implicitly Christianity/Catholicism) through its portrayal of the authorities and moral guardians who oppose the Can-Can. These characters are often depicted as hypocritical or overly rigid, and the narrative clearly sides with the freedom and joy of the dancers, positioning the religious-based opposition as problematic.
The film "Can-Can" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on heterosexual romance and legal disputes in 1890s Paris, with no elements that depict or allude to queer identity.
The film "Can-Can" (1960) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a Parisian dance hall and a romantic comedy plot, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Can-Can" (1960) is an adaptation of the 1953 Broadway musical. The characters' genders in the film are consistent with their portrayals in the original stage production, and they are not based on pre-existing canonical or historical figures with different established genders.
The film "Can-Can" (1960) is an adaptation of a Broadway musical set in 1890s Paris. The main characters, as established in the source material and historical context, are portrayed by actors of the same race in the film, with no instances of a character's race being changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.6
Critic Ratings
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