6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Bad News Bears (1979)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film critiques the hyper-competitive nature of youth sports and champions an inclusive approach that prioritizes participation, individual expression, and the dignity of children over a 'win at all costs' mentality, aligning with progressive values.
The movie features visible diversity within its child cast, reflecting a range of backgrounds without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative centers on themes of sportsmanship and personal growth, and does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
The character Ogawa, portrayed by a white actor in the 1976 film, is portrayed by an Asian actor in the 1979 television series. This constitutes a race swap from the previous installment's on-screen depiction.
The film does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no direct portrayal or impact on queer identity within its narrative, leading to an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1979 TV series "The Bad News Bears" is an adaptation of the 1976 film. The show maintains the established genders of its main and supporting characters from the original film, with no instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.1
Critic Ratings
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