8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Donnie Darko (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores existential and psychological themes, with its social critiques of suburban hypocrisy and conformity being more universal moral observations rather than explicit political statements. The central conflict and its metaphysical solution transcend specific ideological frameworks, leading to a neutral political stance.
The movie features a traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on themes of mental health and suburban life, critiquing individual character flaws rather than traditional identities as a group.
Secondary
The film critiques a rigid, hypocritical, and judgmental form of Christian moralism, exemplified by characters like Ms. Farmer and Jim Cunningham, whose actions lead to censorship and the cover-up of abuse. The narrative exposes their flaws and the harm they inflict.
Donnie Darko does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative focuses on themes of time travel, destiny, and suburban hypocrisy, without engaging with queer identities or experiences in any capacity.
Donnie Darko does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The film's plot focuses on psychological science fiction, time travel, and adolescent angst, without exploring gender identity in this specific context.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Donnie Darko is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no legacy characters whose gender could have been altered from a previously established canon.
Donnie Darko is an original film from 2001, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against their on-screen portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.8
8.8
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