7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Friend (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
Despite their different family backgrounds, four friends grew up together in the wearisome years of the 70s. But as time goes by, each of them takes a different life path.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Despite their different family backgrounds, four friends grew up together in the wearisome years of the 70s. But as time goes by, each of them takes a different life path.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily focuses on the personal drama of friendship, loyalty, and the tragic consequences of individual choices and circumstances, rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies.
The film 'Friend' features an ethnically homogenous South Korean cast, which is traditional for its setting and narrative. The story primarily focuses on male characters within a specific cultural context, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity through the character of Dong-su's mother, whose unwavering faith and prayers are depicted with respect and sympathy. Her devotion serves as a source of strength and hope for her, highlighting her resilience and maternal love amidst the harsh realities faced by her son, without any narrative critique of her beliefs.
The film 'Friend (movie)' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on male friendship, loyalty, and gang life in 1970s-1980s South Korea, with no elements related to queer identity.
The film "Friend" (2001) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the lives and relationships of four male friends in Busan, South Korea, without any elements related to transgender identity or experiences. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of transsexual characters is not applicable.
The film primarily focuses on the lives and conflicts of four male friends within a gang-related setting. Female characters are present but are not depicted participating in or winning any direct physical combat against male opponents.
The film "Friend" (2001) is an original production, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical biopic. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped.
The film "Friend" (2001) is an original South Korean production depicting South Korean characters. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing any character as a different race than portrayed on screen. Therefore, no race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.0
Critic Ratings
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