5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
What About Brian (2006)
What About Brian (2006)
Overview
Serial monogamist Brian O'Hara hits his mid-30s and suddenly realizes he's the last bachelor standing in his circle of friends. Not averse to the happily ever after his friends have achieved, Brian wonders whether he'll ever find Mrs. Right. The fact that he's in love with his best friend's girlfriend doesn't help his chances.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
Serial monogamist Brian O'Hara hits his mid-30s and suddenly realizes he's the last bachelor standing in his circle of friends. Not averse to the happily ever after his friends have achieved, Brian wonders whether he'll ever find Mrs. Right. The fact that he's in love with his best friend's girlfriend doesn't help his chances.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central focus on the complexities of romantic relationships, friendship, and individual emotional journeys positions it as largely apolitical, with its narrative solutions centered on personal growth and interpersonal connection rather than any specific political ideology.
The series features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its era, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative centers on relationship dynamics and personal struggles, offering a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities without significant social critique or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
What About Brian features Adam Hillman, a gay main character whose relationship and coming-out journey are depicted with dignity and complexity. The narrative treats his identity and relationship with empathy, portraying them as valid and normal within the ensemble, leading to a net positive portrayal.
What About Brian is a romantic comedy-drama centered on the relationships and personal lives of its cisgender main characters. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the film's narrative or character arcs, leading to a determination of N/A for transsexual portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As an original television series, "What About Brian" does not feature characters adapted from prior source material or established canon. All characters were newly created for the show, thus precluding any gender swaps.
The series "What About Brian" is an original television show, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical account. Therefore, all characters were newly created for this production and do not have a pre-established canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
5.9
Critic Ratings
N/A
4.1
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