6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
South Pacific (1958)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
Can a girl from Little Rock find happiness with a mature French planter she got to know one enchanted evening away from the military hospital where she is a nurse? Or should she just wash that man out of her hair? Bloody Mary is the philosopher of the island and it's hard to believe she could be the mother of Liat who has captured the heart of Lt. Joseph Cable USMC. While waiting for action in the war in the South Pacific, sailors and nurses put on a musical comedy show. The war gets closer and the saga of Nellie Forbush and Emile de Becque becomes serious drama.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Can a girl from Little Rock find happiness with a mature French planter she got to know one enchanted evening away from the military hospital where she is a nurse? Or should she just wash that man out of her hair? Bloody Mary is the philosopher of the island and it's hard to believe she could be the mother of Liat who has captured the heart of Lt. Joseph Cable USMC. While waiting for action in the war in the South Pacific, sailors and nurses put on a musical comedy show. The war gets closer and the saga of Nellie Forbush and Emile de Becque becomes serious drama.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by directly critiquing racial prejudice and advocating for racial equality and understanding, most notably through the song "You've Got to Be Carefully Taught."
The film features visible diversity in its cast, which is integral to its setting and story involving interactions with local islanders. The narrative prominently addresses and critiques racial prejudice, making themes of tolerance and overcoming bias central to its plot and message.
Secondary
The character Bloody Mary, canonically established as Tonkinese (Vietnamese) in the source novel and musical, is portrayed by Juanita Hall, a Black American actress, in the 1958 film adaptation.
South Pacific (1958) primarily explores themes of racism and prejudice through two interracial romances set during World War II. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it address queer identity or relationships within its narrative.
The film "South Pacific" (1958) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on romance, war, and racial prejudice during World War II, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1958 film "South Pacific" is an adaptation of the 1949 stage musical, which itself is based on James A. Michener's stories. All principal characters in the film retain the same established genders as their counterparts in the original source material. There are no instances of characters being portrayed with a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.1
Critic Ratings
7.5
N/A
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