5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Brother Bear (2003)
Brother Bear (2003)
Overview
When an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons. His courageous and often zany journey introduces him to a forest full of wildlife, including the lovable bear cub Koda, hilarious moose Rutt and Tuke, woolly mammoths and rambunctious rams.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
When an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons. His courageous and often zany journey introduces him to a forest full of wildlife, including the lovable bear cub Koda, hilarious moose Rutt and Tuke, woolly mammoths and rambunctious rams.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative promotes environmentalism and interspecies empathy by forcing the protagonist to experience life from an animal's perspective, highlighting the destructive consequences of human arrogance and revenge.
Brother Bear features a diverse cast of characters inspired by indigenous cultures, which are integral to the film's setting and story rather than being explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative explores themes of empathy, understanding, and respect for nature, but it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or make DEI themes central in a critical manner.
Secondary
Brother Bear does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a young man's transformation into a bear and his journey of empathy and brotherhood, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film "Brother Bear" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity or experiences.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in direct physical combat against male opponents. The narrative focuses on Kenai's journey and his relationship with Koda, with no significant female action roles.
Brother Bear is an original animated film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which characters' genders could have been swapped.
Brother Bear is an original animated film with characters created as indigenous people for this specific production. There is no prior source material or established canon where these characters existed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
7.3
Critic Ratings
3.8
4.8
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