6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Way We Were (1973)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
Opposites attract when, during their college days, Katie Morosky, a politically active Jew, meets Hubbell Gardiner, a feckless WASP. Years later, in the wake of World War II, they meet once again and, despite their obvious differences, attempt to make their love for each other work.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Opposites attract when, during their college days, Katie Morosky, a politically active Jew, meets Hubbell Gardiner, a feckless WASP. Years later, in the wake of World War II, they meet once again and, despite their obvious differences, attempt to make their love for each other work.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's left-leaning rating is primarily due to its sympathetic portrayal of a principled political activist and its implicit critique of McCarthyism and political apathy, which serves as the core conflict driving the narrative.
The movie features a traditional cast, predominantly white, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative centers on a romantic relationship and political themes of its era, without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Katie Morosky, a Jewish woman, as a principled, intelligent, and morally driven character whose identity is deeply tied to her heritage. The narrative positions the audience to sympathize with her struggles against societal prejudice and political repression, affirming the dignity of her faith and activism.
The film "The Way We Were" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered entirely on a heterosexual relationship and the political backdrop of McCarthyism, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film "The Way We Were" is a romantic drama primarily focused on the relationship between a politically active woman and an apolitical writer against the backdrop of the McCarthy era. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it touch upon gender identity issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Way We Were is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, thus lacking any prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped from.
The Way We Were (1973) is an original story, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races. All main characters were created for this film and portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their initial conception, thus no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
7.0
Critic Ratings
6.4
6.1
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