8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Booksmart (2019)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
Two academic teenage superstars realize, on the eve of their high school graduation, that they should have worked less and played more. Determined to never fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Overview
Two academic teenage superstars realize, on the eve of their high school graduation, that they should have worked less and played more. Determined to never fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by actively challenging social stereotypes, promoting diverse representation, and emphasizing empathy and inclusivity within its coming-of-age narrative.
The film features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, including a central lesbian protagonist whose journey is a key narrative element. However, it does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles or frame traditional identities negatively within its narrative.
Secondary
Booksmart features a prominent lesbian protagonist whose identity is normalized and affirmed throughout the narrative. Her romantic journey is depicted with dignity and complexity, culminating in a positive and authentic queer relationship within a supportive social context, contributing to an overall affirming portrayal.
Booksmart features George, a non-binary character, whose identity is portrayed positively and without conflict. The film normalizes George's they/them pronouns and depicts a respectful, affirming romantic relationship with a main character, contributing to a supportive representation of transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Booksmart is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender was altered for the movie.
Booksmart is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any race swaps from established canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.0
Critic Ratings
9.6
8.4
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