6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Family Matters (1989)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Overview
A long-running dramedy centering on the Winslow family, a middle-class African American family living in Chicago, and their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel. A spin-off of Perfect Strangers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A long-running dramedy centering on the Winslow family, a middle-class African American family living in Chicago, and their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel. A spin-off of Perfect Strangers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's title "Family Matters" is inherently broad and lacks specific ideological context, making it impossible to discern a dominant political leaning without further plot or thematic details, thus defaulting to a neutral rating.
The series 'Family Matters' showcases diversity through its primary focus on an African-American family. However, its narrative largely maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without explicitly critiquing them or making strong DEI themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
The series consistently portrays Christianity through the Winslow family's practices, moral compass, and community involvement. It affirms Christian values like forgiveness, love, and ethical behavior as foundational to a strong family and positive character development, without significant critique of the faith itself.
The show 'Family Matters' did not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes throughout its run. As a mainstream sitcom of its era, such topics were not typically explored, resulting in no depiction of queer identity or experiences.
The television series 'Family Matters' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes throughout its run. The narrative primarily focuses on the Winslow family and their neighbor, Steve Urkel, without engaging with transgender identity or experiences.
Family Matters is a sitcom primarily focused on family life, comedic situations, and character-driven humor. It does not feature any scenes where female characters engage in or win direct physical combat against male opponents.
Family Matters is an original sitcom, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, thus there is no prior canon from which a gender swap could occur.
Family Matters is an original sitcom that introduced its characters for the first time. There is no prior source material, historical record, or earlier installment from which characters were adapted and had their race changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.7
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.1
More Like This
Center
8.2
Snorks: Bubbles of Fun
(1987)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Center
6.8
Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel
(2013)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
7.2
The Little Guy
(2022)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Leans Progressive
6.6
Kiff: The Haunting of Miss McGravy's House
(2024)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Center
7.6
The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: Spooky Tooth
(1995)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Center
6.9
Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite
(2025)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Center
6.9
Spy Kids
(2001)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Center
8.0
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe
(2020)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Traditional
7.2
Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright
(2013)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
6.9
Monster House
(2006)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
6.6
Curious George
(2006)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
8.7
Foe Paws
(2000)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
6.9
Lamp Life
(2020)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Progressive
6.7
The Wild Thornberrys Movie
(2002)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Traditional
7.4
Pollyanna
(1960)
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Progressive
6.7
No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie
(2024)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Leans Traditional
6.7
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown
(1973)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
6.9
Pooh's Heffalump Movie
(2005)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Progressive
7.2
Holes
(2003)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Leans Traditional
8.6
Toy Story 2
(1999)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low