5.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.1
Overview
Matt Sullivan's last big relationship ended in disaster and ever since his heart's been aching and his commitment's been lacking. Then came Lent, that time of year when everybody gives something up. That's when Matt decides to go where no man's gone before and make a vow: No sex. Whatsoever. For 40 straight days. At first he has everything under control. That is until the woman of his dreams, Erica, walks into his life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Trans: Negative
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Matt Sullivan's last big relationship ended in disaster and ever since his heart's been aching and his commitment's been lacking. Then came Lent, that time of year when everybody gives something up. That's when Matt decides to go where no man's gone before and make a vow: No sex. Whatsoever. For 40 straight days. At first he has everything under control. That is until the woman of his dreams, Erica, walks into his life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film uses a premise rooted in a religious vow of abstinence but focuses primarily on individual romantic and emotional growth, culminating in a resolution that prioritizes genuine connection over strict adherence to the vow, without promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white cast typical of its genre and era, without any intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on a romantic comedy premise, offering no critique of traditional identities or explicit engagement with diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
40 Days and 40 Nights features a transsexual character, Candy, whose identity is revealed as a comedic plot twist. This revelation elicits shock and disgust from the protagonist's friends, and the narrative frames it as a source of embarrassment for the protagonist. The portrayal leans into harmful stereotypes, using trans identity for mockery without counterbalance or critique.
The film uses the Christian observance of Lent as the central premise for the protagonist's journey of self-discipline and personal growth. While played for comedic effect through his struggles, the narrative ultimately affirms the positive outcome of his commitment, portraying the underlying principle of the vow as beneficial without ridiculing the faith itself.
The film '40 Days and 40 Nights' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships and the protagonist's vow of celibacy within that context, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
40 Days and 40 Nights is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior installments. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.
40 Days and 40 Nights is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there are no pre-established canonical or historical racial identities to be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
5.5
Critic Ratings
4.0
5.3
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