4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Case 39 (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.3
Overview
In her many years as a social worker, Emily Jenkins believes she has seen it all, until she meets 10-year-old Lilith and the girl's cruel parents. Emily's worst fears are confirmed when the parents try to harm the child, and so Emily assumes custody of Lilith while she looks for a foster family. However, Emily soon finds that dark forces surround the seemingly innocent girl, and the more she tries to protect Lilith, the more horrors she encounters.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
In her many years as a social worker, Emily Jenkins believes she has seen it all, until she meets 10-year-old Lilith and the girl's cruel parents. Emily's worst fears are confirmed when the parents try to harm the child, and so Emily assumes custody of Lilith while she looks for a foster family. However, Emily soon finds that dark forces surround the seemingly innocent girl, and the more she tries to protect Lilith, the more horrors she encounters.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around a social worker battling a supernatural, demonic entity, a theme that is inherently apolitical. While it begins with social welfare elements, the narrative quickly shifts to a universal struggle against an existential evil, offering no clear ideological stance.
The movie features primarily traditional casting with no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative focuses on a supernatural horror plot and does not engage in critical portrayals of traditional identities or explicitly centralize DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Case 39" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on a supernatural horror plot involving a social worker and a mysterious child, without incorporating elements related to queer identity.
The film "Case 39" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a social worker and a demonic child, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Case 39 is an original film with no pre-existing source material or historical figures. All characters were created for this specific production, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior canon.
Case 39 is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.3
Critic Ratings
2.2
2.5
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