8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Hidden Fortress (1958)
The Hidden Fortress (1958)
Overview
In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
8.6
Overview
In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores universal themes of loyalty, duty, and class dynamics within a historical adventure, ultimately championing the restoration of a traditional power structure while also highlighting the importance of empathy and mutual understanding across social strata, resulting in a neutral political stance.
The film features a cast entirely consistent with its historical Japanese setting, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on adventure and character development, not on critiquing traditional identities or explicitly promoting DEI themes.
Secondary
The Hidden Fortress, a classic samurai adventure, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual and platonic relationships within its historical context, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The Hidden Fortress (1958) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a general, a princess, and two peasants attempting to transport gold through enemy territory, without engaging with gender identity topics.
The film features Princess Yuki, who is often in perilous situations but is consistently protected by General Makabe. She does not engage in or win any direct physical combat against male opponents throughout the movie.
The Hidden Fortress is an original film with characters created for its screenplay. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation to establish character genders before this film's production, thus precluding a gender swap.
The Hidden Fortress is an original film with characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing the characters' race differently from their portrayal in the movie, which is set in feudal Japan with Japanese actors.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
8.0
Critic Ratings
9.6
8.9
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