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Stree (2018)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
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Overview

Set in the town of Chanderi, Stree is based on the urban legend of Nale Ba that went viral in Karnataka in the 1990s, and features Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in pivotal roles.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Trans: Positive
Hinduism: Positive

Overview

Set in the town of Chanderi, Stree is based on the urban legend of Nale Ba that went viral in Karnataka in the 1990s, and features Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in pivotal roles.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Prime Video logoPrime Video
Hulu logoHulu
Apple TV logoApple TV
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

The film's central narrative subverts traditional gender roles by portraying men as vulnerable to a powerful female spirit, ultimately advocating for respect and understanding towards women as a solution to societal imbalance, which aligns with progressive values.

The movie features an authentic Indian cast, reflecting its cultural setting. Its narrative strongly critiques traditional male roles and patriarchal societal norms, portraying men in a vulnerable light and centering on a powerful female entity who challenges male entitlement.

Secondary

Stree features 'hijra' characters who are central to the plot, possessing vital knowledge and agency. The film subverts initial societal prejudices by portraying them as powerful, wise, and essential figures, ultimately contributing positively to the narrative's resolution.

The film uses Hindu folklore and local superstitions as a central narrative device, exploring community beliefs and rituals. While it critiques patriarchal interpretations and societal injustices embedded within some traditions, the narrative ultimately affirms the cultural richness and depth of these beliefs, positioning the audience to understand and sympathize with the underlying quest for respect and justice.

Stree is a horror-comedy film centered on a female spirit and gender roles in a small town. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or explicit themes, resulting in no direct portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Stree is an original film, not an adaptation of a specific work with pre-established characters. All main characters, including the titular spirit, are new creations for this movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior canon.

Stree is an original Indian horror-comedy film based on local folklore. Its characters were created for this specific film and are portrayed by actors consistent with the film's setting and origin, without any prior established racial identities from other source material.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.5
The Movie Database logo
6.9

Critic Ratings

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8.0
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N/A

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