6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Jungle Book (1994)
The Jungle Book (1994)
Overview
Raised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful Kitty. But Mowgli must eventually face corrupt Capt. Boone, who wants both Kitty's hand and the treasures of Monkey City – a place only Mowgli can find.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
Raised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful Kitty. But Mowgli must eventually face corrupt Capt. Boone, who wants both Kitty's hand and the treasures of Monkey City – a place only Mowgli can find.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative critiques colonial exploitation and human greed, championing environmental protection and a harmonious relationship with nature, aligning with left-leaning themes.
The film features a lead actor whose casting aligns with the character's origin, contributing to a diverse representation. While it critiques the destructive actions of a colonial antagonist, the narrative does not present an explicit or broad critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
Mowgli, canonically an Indian character from Rudyard Kipling's stories set in India, is portrayed by Jason Scott Lee, an actor of Hawaiian and Chinese descent. This constitutes a change in the character's established race.
The 1994 film 'The Jungle Book' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on Mowgli's adventures and his heterosexual romance, with no elements suggesting queer representation or discussion of LGBTQ+ topics.
The film 'The Jungle Book, 1994' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot centers on Mowgli's life in the jungle and his eventual return to human society, with no elements pertaining to transsexual identity or experiences. Therefore, there is no depiction to evaluate.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. The primary female character, Kitty Brydon, is not depicted as a combatant in any physical confrontations.
The 1994 adaptation of The Jungle Book maintains the canonical genders of its established characters from Rudyard Kipling's original stories. New characters introduced for the film do not replace existing characters of a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.0
Critic Ratings
8.0
6.3
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