6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Up in Smoke (1978)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.0
Overview
An unemployed pot-smoking slacker and amateur drummer, Anthony Stoner ditches his strict parents and hits the road, eventually meeting kindred spirit Pedro de Pacas. While the drug-ingesting duo is soon arrested for possession of marijuana, Anthony and Pedro get released on a technicality, allowing them to continue their many misadventures and ultimately compete in a rock band contest, where they perform the raucous tune "Earache My Eye."
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
An unemployed pot-smoking slacker and amateur drummer, Anthony Stoner ditches his strict parents and hits the road, eventually meeting kindred spirit Pedro de Pacas. While the drug-ingesting duo is soon arrested for possession of marijuana, Anthony and Pedro get released on a technicality, allowing them to continue their many misadventures and ultimately compete in a rock band contest, where they perform the raucous tune "Earache My Eye."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly promotes counter-culture values and personal freedom by celebrating marijuana use and consistently portraying law enforcement as incompetent and overzealous, aligning with a progressive critique of drug laws and state authority.
The movie features diverse lead actors, with Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong in the central roles, though these were not traditional white roles that were recast. The narrative focuses on counter-culture themes and comedic conflict with authority figures, without explicitly centering on DEI themes or offering a direct critique of traditional identities based on race or gender.
Secondary
The film 'Up in Smoke' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the misadventures of two stoner protagonists, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.
The film "Up in Smoke" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the comedic misadventures of its main characters, Cheech and Chong, without engaging with topics of gender identity or transsexuality.
The film "Up in Smoke" is a comedy that does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Female roles are not depicted in action-oriented capacities within the movie.
Up in Smoke is an original film from 1978, not an adaptation of existing material or a reboot. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to establish a baseline for comparison. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
This film is an original production and not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical racial portrayals to compare against. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.6
Critic Ratings
4.7
5.7
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