6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Aquaman (2018)
Aquaman (2018)
Overview
Half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry is taken on the journey of his lifetime to discover if he is worth of being a king.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.4
Overview
Half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry is taken on the journey of his lifetime to discover if he is worth of being a king.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict is explicitly driven by the surface world's pollution of the oceans, and its resolution champions environmental stewardship, unity, and peaceful coexistence over aggressive nationalism and isolation.
The movie features a significant race-swap for its titular character, traditionally depicted as white, by casting a minority actor. However, its narrative primarily focuses on a superhero origin story and an environmental conflict, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Queen Atlanna, who demonstrates superior martial prowess and physical skill by defeating multiple male Atlantean soldiers in direct melee combat. Mera also engages in and wins physical contests against male opponents using hydrokinesis and a trident.
Arthur Curry, canonically depicted as white in DC Comics, is portrayed by Jason Momoa, who is of Native Hawaiian and mixed heritage. Thomas Curry, also historically white in comics, is portrayed by Temuera Morrison, who is Māori.
Aquaman (2018) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its storyline. The narrative centers on the titular hero's journey and the political conflicts of Atlantis, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
Aquaman (2018) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate for positive, negative, or neutral impact, resulting in an N/A rating. The film's plot focuses on Arthur Curry's journey to claim the Atlantean throne, without incorporating any trans-related story elements.
All major characters in Aquaman (2018), including Arthur Curry, Mera, Orm, Vulko, and Black Manta, maintain their established genders from the DC Comics source material. No canonical characters were portrayed as a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.9
Critic Ratings
6.6
5.5
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jason Momoa | Arthur Curry / Aquaman | Male | White, Native American |  United States |
Amber Heard | Mera | Female | White | United States |
Willem Dafoe | Nuidis Vulko | Male | White | United States |
Patrick Wilson | King Orm Marius / Ocean Master | Male | White | United States |
Nicole Kidman | Atlanna | Female | White | United States |
Dolph Lundgren | King Nereus | Male | White |  Sweden |
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II | David Kane / Black Manta | Male | Black | United States |
Temuera Morrison | Thomas Curry | Male | White, Native American |  New Zealand |
Ludi Lin | Captain Murk | Male | East Asian |  China |
Michael Beach | Jesse Kane (Manta's Father) | Male | Black | United States |
Randall Park | Dr. Stephen Shin | Male | East Asian | United States |
Graham McTavish | King Atlan | Male | White |  United Kingdom |
Leigh Whannell | Cargo Pilot | Male | White |  Australia |
Tainui Kirkwood | Young Arthur (3 Years Old) | Male | Native American | New Zealand |
Tamor Kirkwood | Young Arthur (3 Years Old) | Other | Unknown | New Zealand |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
80%
20%
Race
White
13%
Native American
20%
White
47%
Black
13%
Unknown
20%
East Asian
13%
Nationalities
United States
53%
Sweden
7%
New Zealand
20%
China
7%
United Kingdom
7%
Australia
7%
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