3.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Father Figures (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.8
Overview
Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, two fraternal twin brothers hit the road in order to find him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Trans: Negative
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, two fraternal twin brothers hit the road in order to find him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Father Figures is a road trip comedy centered on two brothers searching for their biological father. Its themes of family, identity, and personal truth are universal and do not explicitly promote or critique any specific political ideology, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features visible racial diversity within its supporting cast, particularly among the potential fathers, but its central roles are traditionally cast. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities and does not center on explicit DEI critiques or themes.
Secondary
Father Figures includes a gay character, Roland, whose identity is a comedic plot point. The film uses his sexuality for surprise and humor, which can be seen as a dated trope. However, it avoids overtly negative or degrading portrayals, presenting Roland as a successful individual, leading to a neutral overall impact.
Father Figures includes a transsexual character, Sarah, whose identity is revealed as a comedic twist. The humor derives from the main characters' shock and discomfort, reducing her identity to a punchline rather than exploring it with dignity or complexity. The portrayal lacks counterbalance or critique, contributing to a problematic depiction.
The film portrays a devout Christian character, Roland Hunt, who, despite being a source of comedic situations due to his earnestness, is ultimately depicted as a kind, loving, and sincere individual. His faith is presented as a genuine part of his character without being framed as hypocritical or problematic by the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Father Figures is an original film with new characters, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, history, or previous installments whose gender could have been altered.
Father Figures is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material, a biopic, or a reboot with legacy characters. Therefore, no characters had a pre-established race that could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.5
5.8
Critic Ratings
1.7
2.2
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