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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.0
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn poster

Overview

From chicken thief to cabin boy, riverboat pilot to circus performer, Huck Finn outsmarts everyone on his way down the muddy Mississippi.


Starring Cast


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive

Overview

From chicken thief to cabin boy, riverboat pilot to circus performer, Huck Finn outsmarts everyone on his way down the muddy Mississippi.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by condemning systemic racism and societal hypocrisy, championing individual moral conscience and empathy over unjust laws.

The film features traditional casting that aligns with the source material, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative, however, subtly critiques the societal norms and injustices of the antebellum South through the moral journey of its protagonist and the portrayal of an enslaved man seeking freedom.

Secondary

The film critiques the hypocrisy and moral failings of many characters who profess Christian beliefs, particularly regarding slavery and social prejudice. This critique serves to highlight the true virtues of compassion and human dignity, positioning the audience to condemn bigotry and sympathize with those marginalized by rigid interpretations of faith.

The 1939 film adaptation of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the adventures of Huck and Jim, addressing themes of racism and freedom in the antebellum South, without touching upon queer identity or experiences.

The 1960 film adaptation of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative aligns with the source material, focusing on Huck's journey and his relationship with Jim, without addressing gender identity.

The film, based on Mark Twain's novel, focuses on the adventures of its male protagonists. Female characters are present in supporting roles, but there are no scenes depicting them engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

The 1960 film adaptation of Mark Twain's novel maintains the canonical genders of its established characters. No characters who were historically or canonically one gender are portrayed on screen as a different gender.

The 1960 film adaptation of Mark Twain's novel portrays all major characters, including Huckleberry Finn and Jim, with actors whose race aligns with their established canonical depictions in the source material. No instances of race swapping were identified.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.2
The Movie Database logo
5.8

Critic Ratings

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6.0
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N/A

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