6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
After their father is called into work, two young boys, Walter and Danny, are left in the care of their teenage sister, Lisa, and told they must stay inside. Walter and Danny, who anticipate a boring day, are shocked when they begin playing Zathura, a space-themed board game, which they realize has mystical powers when their house is shot into space. With the help of an astronaut, the boys attempt to return home.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
After their father is called into work, two young boys, Walter and Danny, are left in the care of their teenage sister, Lisa, and told they must stay inside. Walter and Danny, who anticipate a boring day, are shocked when they begin playing Zathura, a space-themed board game, which they realize has mystical powers when their house is shot into space. With the help of an astronaut, the boys attempt to return home.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central themes of overcoming sibling rivalry through cooperation and personal growth to strengthen family bonds are universally positive and apolitical, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features visible diversity with a prominent Black supporting character, but its core family unit remains traditional. The narrative does not critique traditional identities or explicitly center DEI themes, focusing instead on adventure and family dynamics.
Secondary
Zathura: A Space Adventure does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a family's adventure through space, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
Zathura: A Space Adventure does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a space-themed board game and the adventures of two brothers and their sister, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The film features Lisa, the older sister, as the primary female character. While she is present during various perilous situations, she does not engage in or win any direct physical combat against male opponents. Her actions are primarily focused on survival and interacting with the game's challenges.
The film adapts Chris Van Allsburg's book "Zathura." All primary characters from the source material, including Walter, Danny, Lisa, and the Astronaut, retain their original genders in the film adaptation. No established character undergoes a gender change.
The film's main characters, Walter, Danny, and Lisa Budwing, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their depiction in the original book. The Astronaut character is an original creation for the film, not a race-swapped character from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.4
Critic Ratings
7.7
6.7
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