4.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Jungle Book 2 (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.2
Overview
Mowgli has been living in the man-village with his little stepbrother Ranjan and his best friend Shanti. But the man-cub still has that jungle rhythm in his heart, and he misses his old buddies Baloo and Bagheera. When Mowgli wanders back to the wild for some swingin' fun, he soon finds the man-eating tiger Shere Khan is lurking in the shadows and planning his revenge.
Starring Cast
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Disney PlusBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Mowgli has been living in the man-village with his little stepbrother Ranjan and his best friend Shanti. But the man-cub still has that jungle rhythm in his heart, and he misses his old buddies Baloo and Bagheera. When Mowgli wanders back to the wild for some swingin' fun, he soon finds the man-eating tiger Shere Khan is lurking in the shadows and planning his revenge.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative focuses on Mowgli's journey to find balance between his human family and his longing for the jungle, emphasizing universal themes of belonging and friendship rather than promoting any specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white voice cast for its characters, including an Indian protagonist, reflecting traditional casting without explicit DEI initiatives. The narrative focuses on adventure and friendship, without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Jungle Book 2, an animated sequel, does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Mowgli's adventures and his relationship with Baloo and his new human family, without any elements related to queer identity.
The animated film "The Jungle Book 2" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Mowgli's adventures in the jungle and his interactions with animal characters and a human village, without any elements related to transgender identity.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Female characters like Shanti are present but do not participate in combat roles.
The Jungle Book 2 features returning characters from the original film and Kipling's stories, all of whom retain their established genders. No canonical male or female characters are portrayed as a different gender in this installment.
All established characters in The Jungle Book 2, including Mowgli, Shanti, and Ranjan, maintain their original racial depictions consistent with the source material and prior installments. No character's race was changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.3
5.9
Critic Ratings
1.9
3.8
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