Jungle Book (1990)

Overview
The infant Mowgli, separated from his family and lost in the jungle, is found and raised by the animals. Baloo the bear tries to teach Mowgli the ways of the jungle, but some of the other jungle animals have their own plans for the young man-cub!
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Overview
The infant Mowgli, separated from his family and lost in the jungle, is found and raised by the animals. Baloo the bear tries to teach Mowgli the ways of the jungle, but some of the other jungle animals have their own plans for the young man-cub!
Starring Cast
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Primary
The film explores universal themes of identity, belonging, and the balance between nature and civilization, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. Its solution emphasizes individual growth and the restoration of a natural order, rather than a partisan political agenda.
This animated adaptation features a predominantly mainstream voice cast without intentional race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a traditional adventure focus, refraining from critical portrayals of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Jungle Book" (2010) does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. As such, there is no portrayal of queer identity to evaluate, leading to an N/A rating for its net impact on LGBTQ+ representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film's major characters, including Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, and Shere Khan, maintain their established genders from Rudyard Kipling's original stories and prior adaptations.
The film is an animated adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's stories. The main human character, Mowgli, is consistently depicted as an Indian boy, aligning with his established race in the source material. No other characters meet the criteria for a race swap.
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