7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Elio (2025)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly critiques and rejects ideological extremes from both the left and the right, advocating instead for grassroots global cooperation, empathy, and communication across divides as a solution to political polarization.
The movie features a lead character with a Latino background, integrating cultural elements like Day of the Dead altars and Spanish music, indicating intentional diversity in casting. Its narrative explores broader social issues relevant to Latino communities, including immigration anxieties and family separations, contributing to its social relevance.
Secondary
Despite executive decisions leading to the removal of explicit LGBTQ+ content, 'Elio' retains subtle queer subtext. The film delivers a heartwarming message of acceptance and support, resonating with LGBTQ+ youth through themes of being heard and understood, resulting in a net positive portrayal.
The movie Elio, while originally having queer-coded elements, had all explicit references to transsexual identity or themes removed in its final cut. Consequently, the released film does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or direct exploration of trans experiences, focusing instead on general themes of identity and alienation.
Based on available information, the film 'Elio' does not prominently feature scenes where female characters engage in and win direct physical combat against male opponents. While strong female characters are present, specific instances of such combat feats are not detailed.
Elio is an original film with no prior source material or legacy characters. The provided information explicitly states there is no indication of gender swapping or significant gender role reversals within the film's characters.
'Elio' introduces a new protagonist of Mexican and Dominican descent. As this character is original to the film and not an adaptation of a pre-existing character with a different established race, it does not constitute a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
7.0
Critic Ratings
8.3
6.6
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