7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Rational Life (2021)
The Rational Life (2021)
Overview
Shen Ruo Xin is a thirty-something professional who decides to take a stand against unfair societal expectations At her workplace she finds herself drawn to two different men - one her trusted, younger assistant, the other her bachelor boss. Knowing she is considered a 'leftover woman' weighs heavily on her. Will she opt to marry the man society deems appropriate, or will she listen to her heart and screw up the courage to pursue a romance with the younger man?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Not Rated
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
Shen Ruo Xin is a thirty-something professional who decides to take a stand against unfair societal expectations At her workplace she finds herself drawn to two different men - one her trusted, younger assistant, the other her bachelor boss. Knowing she is considered a 'leftover woman' weighs heavily on her. Will she opt to marry the man society deems appropriate, or will she listen to her heart and screw up the courage to pursue a romance with the younger man?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by critiquing ageism, sexism, and traditional societal expectations for women in career and relationships, championing female autonomy and self-determination.
The movie features an East Asian cast, which is culturally appropriate for its production context. However, due to insufficient information regarding the narrative and thematic content, a comprehensive evaluation of its DEI characteristics related to storytelling and framing cannot be performed.
Secondary
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
There is no information indicating that "The Rational Life" is an adaptation of source material with established character races, nor does it feature historical figures. The cast is consistent with the production's likely origin, providing no basis to identify a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.8
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