6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Arabian Nights (1942)
Arabian Nights (1942)
Overview
Two half brothers battle each other for the power of the throne and the love of sensual, gorgeous dancing girl Scheherazade.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
Two half brothers battle each other for the power of the throne and the love of sensual, gorgeous dancing girl Scheherazade.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's narrative centers on a classic adventure of a rightful ruler reclaiming his throne from a tyrannical usurper, emphasizing universal themes of good versus evil and the restoration of order rather than promoting specific modern political ideologies.
The film features visible diversity in its cast, with actors of various ethnic backgrounds in prominent roles. Its narrative follows a traditional adventure structure, focusing on heroism and romance without explicit critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film adapts Middle Eastern folk tales where characters are canonically of Middle Eastern descent. Key roles, such as the Caliph and Scheherazade, are portrayed by actors (Jon Hall, Maria Montez) who are not of Middle Eastern descent, constituting a race swap from the source material.
The film portrays a romanticized version of Baghdad where characters, including the Caliph and Princess, are implicitly Muslim. The narrative treats these figures and their cultural setting with respect, presenting them as noble and heroic without critiquing their faith or its institutions.
The film "Arabian Nights" (1942) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on traditional adventure and romance, with no elements that pertain to queer identity or experiences.
The 1942 film "Arabian Nights" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot centers on traditional adventure and romance elements, leading to a determination of N/A for transsexual portrayal.
The film features female characters, such as Sherazade, who are central to the plot and present during action sequences. However, these characters do not engage in or win direct physical combat against male opponents. Their roles are primarily non-combative.
The 1942 film is a loose adaptation of the Arabian Nights tales, featuring original characters or characters whose gender aligns with any canonical counterparts (e.g., Sinbad, Caliph). The character Sherazade, while sharing a name with the famous storyteller Scheherazade, is a distinct character in the film and is also female, thus not constituting a gender swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.0
Critic Ratings
7.5
N/A
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