7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Harry and Tonto (1974)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
Harry is a retired teacher in his 70s who has lived in the Upper West Side of New York City all his life. When his building is torn down to make way for a parking garage, Harry and his beloved cat Tonto begin a journey across the United States — visiting his children, seeing a world he never seemed to have the time to see before, making new friends, and saying goodbye to old friends.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Overview
Harry is a retired teacher in his 70s who has lived in the Upper West Side of New York City all his life. When his building is torn down to make way for a parking garage, Harry and his beloved cat Tonto begin a journey across the United States — visiting his children, seeing a world he never seemed to have the time to see before, making new friends, and saying goodbye to old friends.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores universal themes of aging, displacement, and the search for meaning through a personal journey, emphasizing individual resilience and human connection rather than advocating for specific political ideologies or systemic solutions.
The movie features a primarily traditional cast, centered on an elderly white male protagonist, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's personal journey and does not critically portray traditional identities or make DEI themes central to its story.
Secondary
The film features Harry's gay grandson, Norman, and his partner, Wade, depicted with dignity and without judgment. Harry's immediate and unconditional acceptance of their relationship is a significant positive portrayal, especially for its time. The narrative normalizes their identity, contributing to an overall affirming message of love and understanding.
The film features a brief but significant encounter where protagonist Harry treats Ginger, a transsexual prostitute, with genuine kindness and respect. This portrayal avoids stereotypes and ridicule, presenting Ginger with dignity. For its era, this empathetic depiction was notably progressive, contributing positively to the film's overall message of acceptance and human connection.
The film "Harry and Tonto" is a character-driven drama focusing on an elderly man's journey. It does not feature any action sequences or physical combat. Consequently, no female characters engage in or win close-quarters physical fights against male opponents.
Harry and Tonto is an original film from 1974, not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to compare against for any character.
Harry and Tonto is an original film from 1974, not an adaptation of prior source material or a depiction of historical figures. Therefore, its characters were not previously established as any particular race before this film's creation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.8
7.2
More Like This
Leans Traditional
7.1
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
(1969)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
7.1
Going in Style
(1979)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Center
7.7
An Unmarried Woman
(1978)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Progressive
8.0
Nimona
(2023)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Leans Traditional
7.3
The Way
(2010)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
8.8
Inside Out
(2015)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
7.4
Time After Time
(1979)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Center
7.0
The Darjeeling Limited
(2007)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Progressive
7.3
Antz
(1998)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Leans Progressive
7.8
A Bug's Life
(1998)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Progressive
7.2
Holes
(2003)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Leans Traditional
8.7
The Gold Rush
(1925)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Center
6.5
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
(2004)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Traditional
7.3
Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish
(1999)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Center
8.3
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
(2016)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Progressive
7.2
Transamerica
(2005)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Leans Traditional
7.5
The Bob's Burgers Movie
(2022)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Traditional
7.0
Eddie the Eagle
(2016)
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
7.2
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
(1974)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Center
7.9
The Peanut Butter Falcon
(2019)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate