8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Y Tu Mamá También (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
In Mexico, two teenage boys and an attractive older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life, friendship, sex, and each other.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Trans: Neutral
Overview
In Mexico, two teenage boys and an attractive older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life, friendship, sex, and each other.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film subtly critiques class disparity and political corruption in Mexico through its background montages and the contrasting lives of its characters, while also exploring themes of sexual liberation and the loss of innocence, aligning its dominant themes with progressive values.
The movie features a cast that naturally reflects its Mexican setting, including Mexican and Spanish characters, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative offers a subtle critique of class disparities and certain aspects of masculinity within its cultural context, rather than an explicit or central focus on DEI themes or a negative portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film explores latent homoeroticism and sexual awakening within a male friendship through a pivotal threesome. While the experience profoundly impacts the characters and leads to a melancholic separation, the depiction avoids ridicule or condemnation. It presents a complex, ambiguous exploration of sexuality without explicitly affirming or denigrating queer identity, resulting in a neutral overall portrayal.
The film includes a brief, incidental depiction of a transsexual sex worker encountered by the protagonists during their road trip. Her presence contributes to the diverse social landscape and the boys' sexual exploration, but her identity is not central to the narrative. The portrayal is factual and avoids strong positive or negative commentary, resulting in a neutral impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Y tu mamá también is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created specifically for this film, meaning there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been swapped.
This film is an original screenplay with characters created specifically for it. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical race for any character before their portrayal in this film. Therefore, no race swap can occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.0
8.9
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