6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Boy from Mercury (1996)
The Boy from Mercury (1996)
Overview
Set in 1960s Dublin, a fatherless eight-year-old boy who feels alienated by his family, escapes his reality by deciding he's been sent from Mercury to study life on Earth. His fantasies mirror the life of his hero, Flash Gordon, from the serial he watches each week at the local cinema. His escapades result in dilemmas that drive his mother to such distraction that she turns to the boy's strange uncle for help.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
Set in 1960s Dublin, a fatherless eight-year-old boy who feels alienated by his family, escapes his reality by deciding he's been sent from Mercury to study life on Earth. His fantasies mirror the life of his hero, Flash Gordon, from the serial he watches each week at the local cinema. His escapades result in dilemmas that drive his mother to such distraction that she turns to the boy's strange uncle for help.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's content does not present any discernible political themes or ideological leanings, focusing instead on universal human experiences without advocating for specific political viewpoints.
This film features a predominantly white Irish cast, consistent with its 1960s rural Ireland setting, and does not appear to employ intentional DEI-driven casting. The narrative centers on a young boy's fantasy and personal journey, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The film portrays the rigid societal norms of 1960s Ireland, heavily influenced by the Catholic Church, as stifling to individuality and imagination. Harry's fantastical beliefs are an escape from this conventional and restrictive environment, implicitly critiquing the institution's impact.
The film 'The Boy from Mercury' focuses on a young boy's imaginative world and family life in 1960s Ireland. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
The film 'The Boy from Mercury' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes. Its narrative centers on a young boy's belief in being an alien and his family dynamics in 1960s Ireland.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Boy from Mercury (1996) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or historical events. Therefore, its characters do not have pre-established canonical genders to be swapped from.
The Boy from Mercury (1996) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing any character's race before the film, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.0
Critic Ratings
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