8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Spotlight (2015)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.7
Overview
The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by critically examining the systemic abuse of power within a major institution and championing the role of investigative journalism in achieving accountability and justice for vulnerable victims.
The movie 'Spotlight' features a cast that accurately reflects the real-life individuals involved in the investigation, primarily consisting of white actors, without any intentional race or gender-based recasting. While the narrative critically examines a powerful, traditional institution, its focus is on institutional failure and journalistic integrity rather than a broader critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film critically examines the systemic cover-up of child sex abuse within the Catholic Church, portraying the institution and its leadership as deeply flawed and complicit. It highlights the devastating impact of this institutional failure on victims and society, without significant counterbalancing positive portrayals of the institution's handling of these specific issues.
Spotlight primarily focuses on the journalistic investigation into child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, as its narrative centers on institutional cover-ups and the impact of abuse, rather than exploring aspects of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The film "Spotlight" focuses on the Boston Globe's investigation into child sexual abuse by Catholic priests. The narrative does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, as its scope is entirely centered on the journalistic process and the scandal itself.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Spotlight" is a biographical drama based on real historical figures involved in the Boston Globe investigation. All major characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their documented historical counterparts, with no instances of a character's gender being changed from the source.
The film "Spotlight" is a biographical drama based on real historical figures involved in The Boston Globe investigation. All major characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented race of their historical counterparts, thus containing no race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.8
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