7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Gorillas in the Mist (1988)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's left-leaning bias stems from its central focus on environmentalism and animal rights, portraying the urgent need for conservation and critiquing human exploitation of nature.
The film's casting reflects its historical setting, featuring a mix of white and African characters without explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditional roles. The narrative centers on conservation and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or make DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
Gorillas in the Mist is a biographical drama focusing on Dian Fossey's life and work with mountain gorillas. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, as its scope is entirely centered on Fossey's scientific endeavors and conservation efforts.
The film "Gorillas in the Mist" focuses on the life and work of primatologist Dian Fossey and her efforts to protect mountain gorillas in Rwanda. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, nor does it touch upon issues related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on the life of Dian Fossey. All major historical figures and characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their real-world or canonical counterparts.
The film is a biographical drama about Dian Fossey, a real historical figure who was a white American woman. Sigourney Weaver, a white actress, portrays Fossey, aligning with her historical race. No other significant characters appear to have undergone a race swap from their established historical or canonical depictions.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
7.0
Critic Ratings
8.4
N/A
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