7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Where the Rivers Flow North (1993)
Where the Rivers Flow North (1993)
Overview
Sleeper with a top notch cast in the story of a lone wolf logger who fights developers, bankers and the modern world to maintain his way of life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
Sleeper with a top notch cast in the story of a lone wolf logger who fights developers, bankers and the modern world to maintain his way of life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film critiques the impact of industrialization and government intervention on traditional rural life, a theme that resonates with both left (environmentalism, anti-corporate) and right (individual liberty, skepticism of government) perspectives. It champions individual resilience and adaptation in the face of these challenges rather than advocating for a specific ideological solution.
The movie includes visible diversity through a prominent Native American character, though this is integral to the historical setting rather than an explicit race swap. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities, focusing on character-driven drama without explicit critiques of traditional identities or strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Where the Rivers Flow North' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative, set in 1927 Vermont, focuses on a logger and an orphan girl, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an adaptation of a novel by Howard Frank Mosher. There is no evidence that any character's gender was changed from the source material to the film adaptation. All major characters maintain their established genders.
The film is an adaptation of a novel. Key characters, such as Noel Lord, Bangor, and Nola, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their descriptions in the source material. No character established as one race in the novel is depicted as a different race in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.2
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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