5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Jewel of the Nile (1985)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
Joan Wilder is thrust back into a world of murder, chases, foreign intrigue... and love. This time out she's duped by a duplicitous Arab dignitary who brings her to the Middle East, ostensibly to write a book about his life. Of course, he's up to no good, and Joan is just another pawn in his wicked game. But Jack Colton and his sidekick Ralph show up to help our intrepid heroine save the day.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Islam: Positive
Overview
Joan Wilder is thrust back into a world of murder, chases, foreign intrigue... and love. This time out she's duped by a duplicitous Arab dignitary who brings her to the Middle East, ostensibly to write a book about his life. Of course, he's up to no good, and Joan is just another pawn in his wicked game. But Jack Colton and his sidekick Ralph show up to help our intrepid heroine save the day.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a classic adventure story focused on the overthrow of a generic tyrant and the discovery that a mystical 'jewel' is a spiritual leader. Its core themes of good versus evil and the value of spiritual wisdom are universal, preventing it from aligning distinctly with either left or right political ideologies.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, with no explicit critique of them central to the story.
Secondary
The film portrays the spiritual leader Al-Julhara and the faith of the people in Kadira with respect and dignity. Al-Julhara is depicted as a wise and benevolent figure, and the narrative aligns with the virtues of his spiritual teachings against the corrupt political leader Omar.
The Jewel of the Nile does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on a heterosexual couple's adventure, and queer identities are not part of the narrative, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The Jewel of the Nile is an adventure-comedy film that does not feature any transsexual characters or themes. The plot focuses on the protagonists' quest in a fictional Middle Eastern country, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the story.
The film features Joan Wilder as the primary female character in action sequences. While she is present in dangerous situations and contributes to the plot's resolution, she does not engage in or win direct physical combat against male opponents using skill, strength, or martial arts.
The Jewel of the Nile is a sequel to Romancing the Stone. All main characters from the previous film maintain their established genders, and no new characters are gender-swapped versions of prior canonical figures.
The film is a sequel to an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races or historical figures. All main characters were created for the film series, and their portrayals are consistent with their initial depictions.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.2
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4.8
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