7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Real Life (1979)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their everyday lives, in the manner of the ground-breaking PBS series "An American Family".
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their everyday lives, in the manner of the ground-breaking PBS series "An American Family".
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film satirizes the inherent artificiality of attempting to document 'real life,' focusing on the comedic futility of the endeavor rather than promoting a specific political ideology or solution. Its critique is directed at the universal absurdity of the premise.
The movie features casting that aligns with traditional norms of its release era, predominantly showcasing white characters in central roles without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on satire regarding filmmaking and the nature of reality, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Real Life" (1979) is a mockumentary focusing on a film crew documenting an 'average American family.' There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative, leading to a determination of N/A for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements.
The film 'Real Life' does not contain any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a documentary crew's interactions with a suburban family, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Real Life (1979) is an original mockumentary film featuring characters created specifically for the movie. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
The film "Real Life" (1979) is an original mockumentary with characters created for the film. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose race could have been altered from source material, previous installments, or real-world history.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.5
Critic Ratings
8.4
6.4
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