3.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sheena (1984)
Sheena (1984)
Overview
Sheena's parents are killed while on Safari. She is raised by the mystical witch woman of an African tribe. When her foster mother is framed for the murder of a political leader, Sheena and a newsman, Vic Casey, are forced to flee while pursued by the mercenaries hired by the real killer, who hopes to assume power. Sheena's ability to talk to the animals and knowledge of jungle lore give them a chance against the high tech weapons of the mercenaries.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
3.9
Overview
Sheena's parents are killed while on Safari. She is raised by the mystical witch woman of an African tribe. When her foster mother is framed for the murder of a political leader, Sheena and a newsman, Vic Casey, are forced to flee while pursued by the mercenaries hired by the real killer, who hopes to assume power. Sheena's ability to talk to the animals and knowledge of jungle lore give them a chance against the high tech weapons of the mercenaries.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central narrative champions environmental protection and the defense of indigenous land and culture against greedy resource exploitation, aligning with progressive values.
The movie features traditional casting for its lead character, Sheena, and does not include explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, with no significant critique of white or male characters central to its themes.
Secondary
The film features Sheena, a skilled jungle warrior, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, using her knife and hand-to-hand combat skills.
The film "Sheena" (1984) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on a woman raised in the African wilderness and her adventures, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Sheena (1984) is an action-adventure film centered on a female protagonist raised in the African jungle. The movie does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity, resulting in no depiction within its narrative.
The 1984 film "Sheena" adapts the comic book character Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. The titular character, consistently female in the source material, is portrayed as female in the movie. No other significant characters from the comic's established canon underwent a gender change in this adaptation.
The character Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, was consistently depicted as a white woman in the original comic books. In the 1984 film, Sheena is portrayed by Tanya Roberts, a white actress, aligning with the character's established race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.9
5.7
Critic Ratings
1.1
3.9
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