6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Jungle Cruise (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his dilapidated boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal – a discovery that will change the future of medicine.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Gender Swap: Yes
Overview
Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his dilapidated boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal – a discovery that will change the future of medicine.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film subtly critiques historical colonialism and the exploitation of natural resources, while featuring a determined female scientist challenging patriarchal norms, aligning its dominant themes with progressive values.
The movie features visible diversity in its lead casting and includes an openly gay character, MacGregor, whose sexuality is positively acknowledged. The narrative also presents a strong female protagonist who challenges gender norms and offers a subtle critique of colonialist attitudes, integrating these elements without making them the explicit central focus of the adventure.
Secondary
The film includes a brief, implied coming-out moment for MacGregor Houghton, who states his preference for men. This depiction is incidental, neither central to the plot nor explored in depth, resulting in a neutral overall impact on LGBTQ+ representation.
The film adapts the character of Trader Sam from the original Disney theme park attraction. In the source material, Trader Sam is depicted as male, but in the 2021 film, the character is portrayed as female.
Jungle Cruise is an adventure film that does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal of transgender identity to evaluate regarding its net impact.
Dr. Lily Houghton is a resourceful and active character who participates in many action sequences. However, her victories against male opponents are primarily achieved through her intellect, agility, and the use of environmental factors or specific artifacts, rather than direct physical combat or martial arts.
The film introduces new characters and reinterprets the theme park attraction's Trader Sam. The original attraction did not establish specific races for its characters that were then changed in the film. Trader Sam's portrayal by a Mexican actress maintains an indigenous identity, re-imagining a problematic stereotype rather than changing a previously established race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
7.3
Critic Ratings
6.2
5.0
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