4.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Bedtime Eyes (1987)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.4
Overview
Based on a polemic novel by Amy Yamada, Bedtime Eyes is about the intense love relationship between a second rate Japanese jazz singer and a black American GI on the margins of the law.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Trans: Positive
Overview
Based on a polemic novel by Amy Yamada, Bedtime Eyes is about the intense love relationship between a second rate Japanese jazz singer and a black American GI on the margins of the law.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's exploration of individual sexual desire and its challenge to societal norms around sexuality and gender roles aligns with progressive values, emphasizing personal freedom over traditional constraints.
The film features traditional casting for its cultural origin, primarily utilizing Japanese actors without explicit race or gender swaps of roles that would be considered traditionally white. Its narrative explores character relationships and societal dynamics but does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Akemi, a transsexual woman, as a central and complex romantic lead. Despite an initial shock regarding her identity, the narrative affirms the depth and validity of her love with Kenji, positioning societal expectations as the primary obstacle. The overall depiction is empathetic and validating.
Bedtime Eyes centers on the dramatic and erotic experiences of its female protagonist within heterosexual relationships. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film's storyline or character arcs, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Bedtime Eyes (1987) is an original film production, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot with legacy characters. Therefore, no characters were pre-established with a different gender in prior canon or history to be gender-swapped in this film.
Bedtime Eyes (1987) is an original Japanese film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic of historical figures. All characters were created for this specific film, thus precluding any instance of a race swap as defined.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.5
3.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
More Like This
Leans Traditional
7.2
Always: Sunset on Third Street 2
(2007)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Center
7.7
Zatoichi
(2003)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Center
7.5
Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations
(2021)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Center
7.7
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku
(1990)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Center
8.1
Belle
(2021)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Center
7.8
The Boy and the Beast
(2015)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
6.8
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM
(2024)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Center
6.7
Last Mile
(2024)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Center
7.6
Summer Days with Coo
(2007)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
7.7
Always - Sunset on Third Street
(2005)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
8.2
The Ballad of Narayama
(1983)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Center
8.4
Drive My Car
(2021)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Leans Traditional
8.4
Stray Dog
(1949)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Center
8.1
A Silent Voice: The Movie
(2016)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Traditional
8.5
The Twilight Samurai
(2002)
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Center
7.8
Like Father, Like Son
(2013)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
6.7
Fate/Grand Order: Divine Realm of the Round Table - Camelot Wandering; Agateram
(2020)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Female Combat: Yes
Leans Progressive
6.9
Minamata
(2020)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Center
7.7
Kino's Journey: Country of Illness -For You-
(2007)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Traditional
9.2
Seven Samurai
(1954)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low