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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960)

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960)

Overview

From chicken thief to cabin boy, riverboat pilot to circus performer, Huck Finn outsmarts everyone on his way down the muddy Mississippi.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative

Viewer Rating
6.0

Overview

From chicken thief to cabin boy, riverboat pilot to circus performer, Huck Finn outsmarts everyone on his way down the muddy Mississippi.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film explicitly promotes progressive ideology by centering its narrative on a powerful critique of systemic racism and societal hypocrisy, championing individual moral conscience and empathy over unjust laws and traditions to achieve freedom and human dignity.

The film features traditional casting that aligns with the source material, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative, however, subtly critiques the societal norms and injustices of the antebellum South through the moral journey of its protagonist and the portrayal of an enslaved man seeking freedom.

Secondary

The film critically portrays Christianity through the hypocrisy and moral contradictions of its adherents and institutions. Characters often use religious piety to justify prejudice, cruelty, or self-serving actions, contrasting sharply with Huck's developing moral conscience. The narrative highlights the problematic application of faith rather than affirming its virtues.

The 1939 film adaptation of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the adventures of Huck and Jim, addressing themes of racism and freedom in the antebellum South, without touching upon queer identity or experiences.

The 1960 film adaptation of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative aligns with the source material, focusing on Huck's journey and his relationship with Jim, without addressing gender identity.

The film, based on Mark Twain's novel, focuses on the adventures of its male protagonists. Female characters are present in supporting roles, but there are no scenes depicting them engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

The 1960 film adaptation of Mark Twain's novel maintains the canonical genders of its established characters. No characters who were historically or canonically one gender are portrayed on screen as a different gender.

The 1960 film adaptation of Mark Twain's novel portrays all major characters, including Huckleberry Finn and Jim, with actors whose race aligns with their established canonical depictions in the source material. No instances of race swapping were identified.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.2
The Movie Database logo
5.8

Critic Ratings

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6.0
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N/A

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