8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
Dr. Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men - a good and an evil side. He believes that by separating the two, man can become liberated. He succeeds in his experiments with chemicals to accomplish this and transforms into Hyde to commit horrendous crimes. When he discontinues use of the drug, it is already too late.
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Dr. Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men - a good and an evil side. He believes that by separating the two, man can become liberated. He succeeds in his experiments with chemicals to accomplish this and transforms into Hyde to commit horrendous crimes. When he discontinues use of the drug, it is already too late.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's core conflict, the duality of human nature and the dangers of scientific hubris, is primarily philosophical and psychological rather than explicitly political, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features traditional casting reflecting its 1931 production era and Victorian setting, with no intentional diversity-driven casting choices. The narrative primarily explores themes of individual morality and duality, without explicitly critiquing or focusing on traditional identities or incorporating modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The 1931 film "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its story focuses on the psychological duality of its protagonist, exploring themes of morality, repression, and the darker aspects of human nature through a heterosexual lens.
The 1931 film "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the duality of human nature, exploring the conflict between good and evil through Dr. Jekyll's transformation into Mr. Hyde, without engaging with gender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1931 film adaptation of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" maintains the canonical genders of all established characters from Robert Louis Stevenson's novella. No characters originally depicted as one gender in the source material are portrayed as a different gender in the movie.
The 1931 film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novella features characters, such as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, who were implicitly white in the original source material and are portrayed by white actors in the film. No characters established as one race were depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.2
Critic Ratings
9.1
8.8
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