7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Captain Fantastic (2016)
Captain Fantastic (2016)
Overview
Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, beginning a journey that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, beginning a journey that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict and themes are rooted in a critique of mainstream consumerist society from a progressive viewpoint, championing values like environmentalism and critical thinking. While it explores the negative consequences of an extreme, isolated application of these ideals, the narrative ultimately advocates for a more balanced integration rather than a rejection of the core progressive values.
The movie primarily features traditional casting with a predominantly white cast and does not incorporate explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on a critique of mainstream societal norms and consumerism, rather than explicitly addressing or critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays mainstream Christianity through the mother's conservative parents and the funeral, highlighting its rigidity, judgmental nature, and perceived hypocrisy when contrasted with Ben's family's authentic, if unconventional, lifestyle. The narrative critiques the institutional aspects and dogmatic control.
The film "Captain Fantastic" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily focuses on a family's unconventional lifestyle and their re-entry into mainstream society, without addressing queer identity or experiences.
The film "Captain Fantastic" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a family living off-grid and their re-entry into mainstream society, exploring themes of parenting, education, and counter-culture without addressing gender identity.
The film focuses on a family living off-grid and their integration back into society. It does not feature any scenes of female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. The narrative is centered on drama and philosophical themes, not action.
Captain Fantastic is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installments from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.
Captain Fantastic is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical race for any character, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.9
Critic Ratings
8.2
7.2
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