7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and ages in reverse. Twelve years after his birth, he meets Daisy, a child who flits in and out of his life as she grows up to be a dancer. Though he has all sorts of unusual adventures over the course of his life, it is his relationship with Daisy, and the hope that they will come together at the right time, that drives Benjamin forward.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and ages in reverse. Twelve years after his birth, he meets Daisy, a child who flits in and out of his life as she grows up to be a dancer. Though he has all sorts of unusual adventures over the course of his life, it is his relationship with Daisy, and the hope that they will come together at the right time, that drives Benjamin forward.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central themes are existential and philosophical, exploring the universal human experience of life, death, and time without promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie includes visible diversity in its supporting cast, with significant roles played by minority actors, but does not involve explicit recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on a fantastical life story without critiquing traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity through Queenie, whose deep faith is depicted as the source of her profound compassion, unconditional love, and moral strength. Her Christian values guide her selfless care for Benjamin and others, presenting the religion as a positive and affirming force.
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the unique life and heterosexual relationships of Benjamin Button, offering no portrayal, positive or negative, of queer identity.
The film "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the protagonist's unique aging process and his life experiences, without engaging with gender identity or transition.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story. All major characters, including Benjamin Button, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material. No characters canonically established as one gender are portrayed as a different gender in the film.
The film adapts a short story where the main characters' races are consistent. Key supporting characters, such as Queenie and Tizzy, are original or significantly re-imagined for the film, and their race was not established in the source material. Therefore, no race swap occurs.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.6
Critic Ratings
7.2
7.0
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