6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
In Her Shoes (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
Irresponsible party girl Maggie is kicked out of her father's and stepmother's home—where she lives for free—and is taken in by her hard-working sister, Philadelphia lawyer Rose. After Maggie's disruptive ways ruin her sister's love life, Rose turns her out as well. But when their grandmother, who they never knew existed, comes into their lives, the sisters face some complicated truths about themselves and their family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Irresponsible party girl Maggie is kicked out of her father's and stepmother's home—where she lives for free—and is taken in by her hard-working sister, Philadelphia lawyer Rose. After Maggie's disruptive ways ruin her sister's love life, Rose turns her out as well. But when their grandmother, who they never knew existed, comes into their lives, the sisters face some complicated truths about themselves and their family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film receives a neutral rating because its central themes of personal growth, individual responsibility, and family reconciliation are largely apolitical and do not explicitly promote a specific political ideology, focusing instead on universal human experiences.
The movie primarily features traditional casting with a focus on white characters and does not include explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on personal and family relationships without critically portraying traditional identities or incorporating strong, explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Judaism positively through the character of Simon and his family. Their Jewish wedding ceremony is depicted with respect and warmth, showcasing a loving and supportive community that Rose willingly embraces.
The film 'In Her Shoes' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses exclusively on the relationships and personal journeys of its heterosexual main characters, resulting in no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
In Her Shoes does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story centers on the complex relationship between two sisters and their journey of self-discovery and family reconciliation, without touching upon transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "In Her Shoes" is an adaptation of Jennifer Weiner's novel. All main characters, including sisters Rose and Maggie Feller and their grandmother Ella, maintain the same genders as established in the source material. There are no instances where a character's gender was changed from the book to the screen.
The film "In Her Shoes" is an adaptation of Jennifer Weiner's novel. The primary characters, Maggie Feller, Rose Feller, and Ella Hirsch, are consistently portrayed by actors of the same race (white) as depicted or implied in the source material. No character's race was altered from the book to the screen.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.2
Critic Ratings
7.4
6.0
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