8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's exploration of profound grief, personal responsibility, and the enduring nature of trauma is presented as a universal human experience, devoid of explicit political advocacy or ideological solutions.
The movie primarily features traditional casting with a predominantly white cast, reflecting its specific regional setting. Its narrative centers on the personal struggles of a white, male protagonist without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Manchester by the Sea does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely centered on the grief and familial relationships of its heterosexual protagonists, rendering the film's impact on LGBTQ+ representation as not applicable.
The film "Manchester by the Sea" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on grief, trauma, and family dynamics, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Manchester by the Sea is an original screenplay featuring new, fictional characters. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical figures whose gender could have been altered for this film.
Manchester by the Sea is an original screenplay with characters created specifically for the film. There is no prior source material or historical record to establish any character's race, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.6
9.6
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