5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Adventures of Marco Polo (1938)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.9
Overview
The Venetian traveler Marco Polo meets Kublai Khan and foils a plotter with fireworks in medieval China.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The Venetian traveler Marco Polo meets Kublai Khan and foils a plotter with fireworks in medieval China.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter is an adventure story focused on individual heroism and cultural exchange, with its core conflict stemming from personal ambition and treachery rather than systemic issues, resulting in a neutral political stance.
The movie features a traditional cast reflecting the norms of its production era, with a white male protagonist. The narrative frames traditional identities positively, without incorporating any explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film features several characters, including Kublai Khan and Princess Kukachin, who are historically or canonically East Asian, but are portrayed by white actors. This constitutes multiple instances of race swapping.
The film portrays Marco Polo, its heroic protagonist, as a devout Christian whose faith is an integral part of his moral character and identity, without any critique or negative framing.
The film 'The Adventures of Marco Polo' does not contain any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on historical adventure and romance, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
This 1938 adventure film chronicles Marco Polo's journey to China, his experiences at Kublai Khan's court, and a romantic subplot. The narrative does not include any transsexual characters or explore related themes, resulting in no depiction within the story.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but are not depicted in combat roles.
The film portrays historical figures like Marco Polo and Kublai Khan with their documented genders. Original characters created for the film, such as Princess Kukachin, do not represent gender swaps from prior established canon or history.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
6.0
Critic Ratings
6.0
N/A
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