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Donovan's Reef (1963)

Bias Rating
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
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Overview

After her great aunt's death, a high-society woman arrives on a Hawaiian island in search of the heir - the father she has never met.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive

Overview

After her great aunt's death, a high-society woman arrives on a Hawaiian island in search of the heir - the father she has never met.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

The film leans left by critiquing rigid, judgmental Western societal norms and celebrating a diverse, unconventional 'found family' and community, promoting acceptance over traditional strictures.

Donovan's Reef features a predominantly white lead cast, aligning with traditional Hollywood productions of its time. The narrative consistently portrays traditional identities, particularly white male characters, in a positive and adventurous light, without offering significant critique. While the film incorporates Polynesian characters and mixed-race families within its island setting, these elements do not serve to advance an explicit DEI agenda or challenge traditional identity portrayals.

Secondary

The film portrays the Catholic mission, led by Father Cluzeot and the nuns, as a benevolent and integral part of the island community. They are depicted with respect, providing education and care, and embodying virtues of service and compassion without being subject to critique or satire.

Donovan's Reef, a 1963 romantic comedy-adventure, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on heterosexual relationships, family dynamics, and cultural interactions on a fictional Polynesian island, with no explicit or implicit queer representation.

The film "Donovan's Reef" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on adventure, romance, and comedy set on a South Pacific island, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.

The film does not feature any scenes where a female character engages in or wins direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but are not involved in action or combat sequences of this nature.

Donovan's Reef is an original film from 1963, not an adaptation of prior source material or a depiction of historical figures. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no pre-existing canonical gender to be swapped.

Donovan's Reef (1963) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races, nor does it feature historical figures. All characters' races are established within the film's narrative, with no prior canon to contradict. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.7
The Movie Database logo
6.2

Critic Ratings

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6.7
Metacritic logo
6.4

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