7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sex and the City (1998)
Sex and the City (1998)
Overview
Based on the bestselling book by Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City tells the story of four best friends, all single and in their late thirties, as they pursue their careers and talk about their sex lives, all while trying to survive the New York social scene.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Negative
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
Based on the bestselling book by Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City tells the story of four best friends, all single and in their late thirties, as they pursue their careers and talk about their sex lives, all while trying to survive the New York social scene.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the complexities of modern female relationships, identity, and the pursuit of happiness, balancing themes of female autonomy and sexual liberation with a strong emphasis on consumerism and the ultimate pursuit of traditional romantic partnership, leading to a neutral political stance.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast without explicit DEI-driven casting or race/gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on the experiences of its main characters without critically portraying traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its storyline.
Secondary
Sex and the City features prominent LGBTQ+ characters whose storylines evolve from sometimes stereotypical portrayals to complex, dignified arcs. The show ultimately affirms queer identity and love, notably through the celebrated marriage of Stanford and Anthony, and its exploration of bisexuality with Samantha.
The show features transgender characters in background roles, particularly in Carrie's neighborhood. However, their portrayal often relies on stereotypes and includes the use of derogatory language like 'trannies' by main characters, without clear narrative critique, leading to a problematic and non-affirming depiction.
The show portrays Judaism positively through Charlotte's conversion, depicting Jewish traditions, family values, and community with warmth and respect. Her journey to embrace the faith is shown as fulfilling and brings her happiness, aligning the narrative with the dignity of the faith.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Sex and the City is an original series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for this show, establishing their canonical gender within its own narrative. Therefore, no characters were portrayed with a different gender than their established source.
The 1998-2004 series "Sex and the City" is the original production that established its characters. There are no prior canonical depictions from which characters could have been race-swapped within this specific show.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.4
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