6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
An uptight MBA student falls for the charismatic new neighbor who charms her troubled family – but he has a secret that forces him to push her away.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Sikhism: Positive
Overview
An uptight MBA student falls for the charismatic new neighbor who charms her troubled family – but he has a secret that forces him to push her away.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores universal themes of love, friendship, and personal sacrifice, focusing on individual emotional journeys and interpersonal relationships rather than engaging with political or ideological debates.
The movie features an all-Indian cast, consistent with its Bollywood origin, and does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative frames traditional identities neutrally or positively, without explicit critique.
Secondary
Kal Ho Naa Ho includes a comedic subplot where a housekeeper mistakenly believes two male friends are in a romantic relationship. The humor stems from this misunderstanding and the men's embarrassment, effectively using the concept of a same-sex relationship as a punchline. This approach reinforces negative stereotypes rather than affirming LGBTQ+ identities.
While initially used as a plot device for perceived difference, the film portrays Christian characters, particularly Aman and his family, with warmth and positivity, emphasizing love and selflessness.
The film subtly affirms the cultural and ethical values often associated with Hinduism within an Indian context. It portrays family, tradition, and love with respect, presenting them as a positive foundation for human relationships without explicit religious depiction.
Sikh characters are depicted as supportive, warm, and integral to the diverse social fabric of the film, without any negative stereotypes or critiques.
Kal Ho Naa Ho does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on heterosexual romance and a comedic subplot involving a misunderstanding of male friendship as homosexuality, which is distinct from transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Kal Ho Naa Ho is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.
Kal Ho Naa Ho is an original film from 2003, not an adaptation of existing source material or a depiction of historical figures. Therefore, no characters had a pre-established race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.5
Critic Ratings
7.0
5.4
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