4.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Secret of the Hunchback (1996)
The Secret of the Hunchback (1996)
Overview
After being arrested by the sinister sheriff, Quasimodo must reveal an amazing secret in order to save himself, his friends, and the cathedral. Victor Hugo's timeless story is brought to life in this lively animated version. You'll meet the deformed Quasimodo; the lovely Gypsy girl, Esmeralda; and Frollo, the devious official who threatens them. An enchanting tale.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.1
Overview
After being arrested by the sinister sheriff, Quasimodo must reveal an amazing secret in order to save himself, his friends, and the cathedral. Victor Hugo's timeless story is brought to life in this lively animated version. You'll meet the deformed Quasimodo; the lovely Gypsy girl, Esmeralda; and Frollo, the devious official who threatens them. An enchanting tale.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by critiquing social prejudice and the abuse of power by corrupt authority figures, while championing empathy for the marginalized.
This animated adaptation features traditional casting choices, consistent with its source material and production era. The narrative explores themes of compassion and prejudice without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering modern diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film portrays the Christian institution, particularly Notre Dame Cathedral, as a place of sanctuary and spiritual significance. While a key antagonist misuses religious authority for personal gain and cruelty, the narrative condemns this individual's hypocrisy rather than the faith itself, aligning with themes of compassion and justice.
This animated film, an adaptation of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on its primary characters and plot without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
This animated adaptation of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the traditional story elements of Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and Frollo, with no content related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This animated adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel retains the canonical genders for its main characters, including Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and Frollo, without any gender alterations from the source material.
This animated adaptation of "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" depicts its main characters, including Quasimodo and Esmeralda, consistent with their established racial and ethnic backgrounds (white/Romani) from the source material. There are no instances of a character's race being changed from their canonical depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
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4.6
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