6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Stree 2 (2024)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
Following the events of 'Stree', the town of Chanderi is being haunted again. This time, women are mysteriously abducted by a terrifying headless entity. Once again, it's up to Vicky and friends to save their town and loved ones.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Negative
Trans: Negative
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Following the events of 'Stree', the town of Chanderi is being haunted again. This time, women are mysteriously abducted by a terrifying headless entity. Once again, it's up to Vicky and friends to save their town and loved ones.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly critiques regressive patriarchal ideologies and the restriction of women's freedoms, aligning its central thesis with progressive values and concerns about social justice and gender equality.
The movie features a socially diverse setting and its narrative strongly critiques patriarchal control and male radicalization, portraying these elements negatively in contrast to women's pursuit of education, independence, and self-defense.
Secondary
Stree 2 includes some engagement with queer themes, notably through a deleted scene exploring gender fluidity. However, the film's net impact is negative due to its reliance on ableist, homophobic, and transphobic humor. This problematic portrayal of characters and themes undermines any potential for positive LGBTQ+ representation, presenting queer identity as a source of mockery.
Stree 2 features trans-coded imagery and themes of gender fluidity, but its portrayal is largely problematic. It uses trans identities for shock value and plot devices, reinforcing stereotypes and otherness. The film fails to provide nuanced or empowering representation, reflecting broader issues in Indian cinema regarding trans depictions.
The film positively integrates Hindu-rooted urban legends and folklore, using them as central narrative elements to explore cultural spirituality and empower female resistance within a rich cultural context.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film introduces a new male antagonist, Sarkata, contrasting with the first film's female ghost, Stree. This is a thematic gender reversal in the antagonist's nature, but Sarkata is an original character for this installment, not a gender-swapped version of an existing character.
The film is set in India with a predominantly Indian cast and characters rooted in Indian folklore. There is no indication of any character, established as one race, being portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.7
Critic Ratings
5.7
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