3.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Where the Bears Are (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.7
Overview
Three gay bear roommates living together in Los Angeles, attempt to solve the murder of a party guest that turned up dead in their bathtub. Feature-length re-edit of the first season.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Three gay bear roommates living together in Los Angeles, attempt to solve the murder of a party guest that turned up dead in their bathtub. Feature-length re-edit of the first season.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by normalizing and celebrating the lives and relationships within a specific gay male subculture, directly aligning with themes of identity politics and social justice.
The movie features explicit DEI through its casting, which is entirely focused on the gay male 'bear' subculture, representing a significant departure from majority roles. The narrative is also deeply centered on DEI themes, affirming and exploring the lives of gay men, thereby providing a strong counter-narrative to traditional media.
Secondary
Where the Bears Are provides an affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters by focusing on the lives, relationships, and community of gay men. It depicts characters with dignity, complexity, and agency, exploring their friendships, romances, and personal journeys within the 'bear' subculture. The film celebrates queer identity and chosen family, offering a validating and supportive view of gay life.
The film 'Where the Bears Are' does not include identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the experiences of gay men within the bear subculture, exploring their relationships and adventures.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Where the Bears Are" is an original production, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. All characters were created for this series, therefore no gender swaps occurred.
The film "Where the Bears Are" (2012) is an original production, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters or historical figures. All characters are new to this film, precluding any instance of a race swap as defined.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.4
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