Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, TV Movie  •  1977  •  115 min  •  Older Kids (7+)

The Fantastic Journey (1977)

The Fantastic Journey poster

The Fantastic Journey (1977)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
6.4

Overview

1 hour 55 minute edited "movie" version comprised of primarily episodes 1 and 2 of TV series of same name available on Tubi. Travelers are stranded in the Bermuda Triangle. On an island, they meet Varian, a man from the future, and Liana, an Atlantean. Together, they journey through different worlds, in hopes of returning home.


Starring Cast

Jared Martin  •   Carl Franklin  •   Ike Eisenmann

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film's central subject matter, a science fiction adventure focused on exploration and survival in a mysterious lost world, lacks inherent political valence. The narrative emphasizes universal themes of perseverance and cooperation rather than explicitly promoting progressive or conservative ideologies.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie features visible diversity within its cast, including a prominent Black male character. Its narrative, typical of a 1977 sci-fi adventure, maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities without explicit critiques or central DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'The Fantastic Journey' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a group of adventurers lost in a mysterious dimension, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences. Therefore, the net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The Fantastic Journey, a 1977 science fiction TV series, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a group of adventurers exploring a mysterious dimension, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The series features Liana, a female character with psychic abilities. However, her victories against opponents are typically achieved through these mental powers, not through direct physical combat, martial arts, or strength. No other female characters are depicted winning in close-quarters physical fights against male opponents.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The Fantastic Journey (1977) is an original science fiction production, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. Therefore, no characters were canonically established as a different gender prior to this film.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The Fantastic Journey (1977) is an original television film and series, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material with established character races. Therefore, no characters in this production had a prior canonical race to be altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.8
The Movie Database logo
6.0

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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