4.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Encino Man (1992)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.0
Overview
High school misfits Stoney and Dave discover a long-frozen primeval man buried in their backyard. But the thawed-out Link—as the boys have named him—quickly becomes a wild card in the teens' already zany Southern California lives. After a shave and some new clothes, Link's presence at school makes the daily drudgery a lot more interesting.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
High school misfits Stoney and Dave discover a long-frozen primeval man buried in their backyard. But the thawed-out Link—as the boys have named him—quickly becomes a wild card in the teens' already zany Southern California lives. After a shave and some new clothes, Link's presence at school makes the daily drudgery a lot more interesting.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative focuses on personal growth, authenticity, and social integration within a high school setting, which are apolitical themes that do not explicitly align with or critique any specific political ideology.
The film features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on comedic culture clash and does not include critical portrayals of traditional identities or strong DEI themes.
Secondary
Encino Man is a 1992 comedy centered on two high school friends who discover a frozen caveman. The narrative primarily explores themes of popularity, friendship, and adapting to modern life. The film does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on heteronormative relationships and comedic situations.
Encino Man (1992) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a comedic culture clash between a thawed caveman and 1990s high school life, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Encino Man is an original film featuring new characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which any character's gender could have been swapped.
Encino Man is an original film from 1992, not an adaptation or biopic. Its characters were created for this movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to establish a baseline for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
5.8
Critic Ratings
1.7
2.5
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