Adventure, History  •  1986  •  140 min

Lost in the Wilderness (1986)

Lost in the Wilderness poster

Lost in the Wilderness (1986)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Mixed

Viewer Rating
7.8

Overview

Lost in the Wilderness is a 1986 Japanese adventure film based on the real-life story of mountaineer and explorer Naomi Uemura. It traces his journey from dropping out of college to conquering Everest and other wilderness feats. The story's emphasis on grit, personal responsibility, and traditional life choices aligns with a Leans Traditional label. The film is largely apolitical in tone, avoids modern identity narratives, and centers on Uemura's individual commitment to his goals, offering a quiet tribute to perseverance in nature.


Starring Cast

Toshiyuki Nishida  •   Chieko Baishô  •   Masato Furuoya

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film's narrative focuses on the apolitical themes of animal adventure, friendship, and survival in the wilderness, without promoting any specific political ideology or critiquing societal structures.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

Lost in the Wilderness recounts the life of Japanese adventurer Naomi Uemura through his expeditions and marriage, highlighting themes of determination and personal commitment in a story drawn directly from his own experiences.

Secondary

Family Values: Mixed
Confidence: Medium

The film is an animal adventure story focusing on a kitten and a pug's journey, and therefore does not contain meaningful human family content relevant to the evaluation criteria.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Lost in the Wilderness (1986) is a survival drama centered on a man's struggle for survival after a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness. The narrative focuses on his personal journey and memories of his family. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film's plot or character arcs.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Lost in the Wilderness, 1986' does not feature transgender characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on two individuals, a man and a woman, who form a relationship after a chance encounter. There are no plot points or character arcs that involve transsexual identity or related issues, indicating no depiction within the story.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film is a survival drama centered on two characters lost in nature. Available plot summaries and genre descriptions do not indicate any scenes where a female character engages in or wins close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a biographical drama about the real-life Japanese adventurer Naomi Uemura, a historically male figure. The character of Naomi Uemura is portrayed by a male actor, consistent with the historical record. No established characters are depicted with a different gender.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is an original Japanese production primarily featuring animals, with human characters created specifically for this movie. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations that establish a canonical race for any character that is then altered in this film.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.0
The Movie Database logo
8.5

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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