4.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
North Star (1996)
North Star (1996)
Overview
Set during the Alaskan gold rush of the late 1800s. In his efforts to gain control of a small mining town, Sean McLennon is buying up every claim that becomes available, usually after the deaths of the previous owners at the hands of McLennon's 'assistants'. One of the miners targeted by McLennon, a half-Indian hunter named Hudson Saanteek, manages to escape his hired thugs and comes back into town looking to re-establish his claim and get revenge. McLennon and his men have the advantage of numbers and weapons, but Saanteek has his survival skills and knowledge of the Alaskan wilderness.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Viewer Rating
4.8
Overview
Set during the Alaskan gold rush of the late 1800s. In his efforts to gain control of a small mining town, Sean McLennon is buying up every claim that becomes available, usually after the deaths of the previous owners at the hands of McLennon's 'assistants'. One of the miners targeted by McLennon, a half-Indian hunter named Hudson Saanteek, manages to escape his hired thugs and comes back into town looking to re-establish his claim and get revenge. McLennon and his men have the advantage of numbers and weapons, but Saanteek has his survival skills and knowledge of the Alaskan wilderness.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes indigenous rights and anti-colonialism, critiquing systemic exploitation and cultural oppression of the Sámi people by Norwegian authorities and the state church.
The movie prominently features an indigenous minority group in its casting, reflecting their cultural identity. Its narrative critically examines the historical interactions and power dynamics with the dominant majority, often portraying traditional identities in a negative light due to their role in the oppression of the indigenous community.
Secondary
The film 'North Star' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The plot centers on an action-adventure story set during the Alaskan gold rush, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The film 'North Star' (1996) does not feature any transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to assess for its impact on transsexual representation, resulting in an N/A rating.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in direct physical combat. Female characters present do not participate in or win close-quarters fights against male opponents.
The film "North Star" (1996) is an adaptation of Louis L'Amour's novel "The Last of the Breed." A review of the main characters from the source material and their portrayal in the film reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed for the screen adaptation.
The film's characters align with their established racial backgrounds from the source novel. The character Itto, described as half-Native American, is portrayed by a white actor, which does not constitute a race swap as the character's established race is mixed, and the actor's race is part of that mix.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.9
4.7
Critic Ratings
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