4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Secret of the Hunchback (1996)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.3
Overview
After being arrested by the sinister sheriff, Quasimodo must reveal an amazing secret in order to save himself, his friends, and the cathedral. Victor Hugo's timeless story is brought to life in this lively animated version. You'll meet the deformed Quasimodo; the lovely Gypsy girl, Esmeralda; and Frollo, the devious official who threatens them. An enchanting tale.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
After being arrested by the sinister sheriff, Quasimodo must reveal an amazing secret in order to save himself, his friends, and the cathedral. Victor Hugo's timeless story is brought to life in this lively animated version. You'll meet the deformed Quasimodo; the lovely Gypsy girl, Esmeralda; and Frollo, the devious official who threatens them. An enchanting tale.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by critiquing prejudice and the abuse of power by authority figures, advocating for compassion and acceptance towards the marginalized.
The film utilizes traditional casting choices for its characters, aligning with the source material and its production period. The narrative addresses themes of prejudice and acceptance through its protagonists, but it does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities within its storyline.
Secondary
The film portrays the Christian institution, particularly Notre Dame Cathedral, as a place of sanctuary and spiritual significance. While a key antagonist misuses religious authority for personal gain and cruelty, the narrative condemns this individual's hypocrisy rather than the faith itself, aligning with themes of compassion and justice.
This animated film, an adaptation of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on its primary characters and plot without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This animated adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel retains the canonical genders for its main characters, including Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and Frollo, without any gender alterations from the source material.
This animated adaptation of "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" depicts its main characters, including Quasimodo and Esmeralda, consistent with their established racial and ethnic backgrounds (white/Romani) from the source material. There are no instances of a character's race being changed from their canonical depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
3.9
4.6
Critic Ratings
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