5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.8
Overview
Wealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of high ideals, have enjoyed a lasting friendship throughout several decades. Recently, their lives have become mired in turmoil as their adult children’s extramarital affairs, unethical business practices, and a dark secret threaten to derail family fortunes and unravel the lives of all involved. Charlotte and Alice decide to take a breather from it all by making a cross-country road trip in which they rediscover themselves and possibly find a way to save their families from ruin.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Wealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of high ideals, have enjoyed a lasting friendship throughout several decades. Recently, their lives have become mired in turmoil as their adult children’s extramarital affairs, unethical business practices, and a dark secret threaten to derail family fortunes and unravel the lives of all involved. Charlotte and Alice decide to take a breather from it all by making a cross-country road trip in which they rediscover themselves and possibly find a way to save their families from ruin.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
While critiquing corporate greed and the moral failings of the wealthy, the film's central solution emphasizes individual moral transformation, adherence to traditional family values, and personal accountability, aligning its core message with conservative principles.
The movie features a predominantly Black cast, centering its narrative on the experiences and challenges within the Black community. Its storyline focuses on themes of family, betrayal, and redemption, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or engaging in race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles.
Secondary
The film consistently portrays Christianity as a source of moral guidance, strength, and redemption, particularly through the character of Alice. It emphasizes forgiveness and the positive impact of faith on individuals navigating difficult life challenges.
The film "Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses entirely on heterosexual relationships, family dynamics, and corporate drama, thus offering no portrayal of queer identity within its storyline.
The film "Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on family drama, infidelity, and corporate intrigue, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys" is an original story with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior installments from which character genders could have been established and subsequently swapped.
This film is an original story by Tyler Perry, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.0
6.8
Critic Ratings
5.4
4.9
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