4.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Catch and Release (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.6
Overview
For a grieving fiancée, learning to love again requires the help of her late love's three best friends.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
For a grieving fiancée, learning to love again requires the help of her late love's three best friends.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central focus on personal grief, emotional healing, and the complexities of human relationships is largely apolitical, championing individual growth and the importance of supportive bonds without promoting any specific political ideology.
The movie features a cast that is predominantly white, reflecting traditional casting choices. Its narrative centers on personal relationships and grief, portraying traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film centers on a woman discovering her deceased fiancé had a secret male lover. While the revelation is a source of initial shock, the narrative ultimately treats the queer character with dignity and empathy. The protagonist's journey of acceptance and the development of a supportive friendship with Dennis lead to an overall affirming portrayal of the LGBTQ+ theme.
The film "Catch and Release" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on cisgender characters and their relationships, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Catch and Release is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of prior source material or a historical account. All characters were created for this specific film, therefore there are no pre-established canonical genders to be swapped.
Catch and Release (2006) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a biopic. Therefore, there are no characters with a previously established canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
5.9
Critic Ratings
2.3
4.3
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