7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in 'the Bathtub', a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe—for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack—temperatures rise and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink’s health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in 'the Bathtub', a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe—for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack—temperatures rise and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink’s health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with right-leaning values due to its strong emphasis on self-reliance, fierce independence from external (governmental) aid, and the preservation of a unique, traditional way of life against modernizing forces, despite its focus on a marginalized community.
The movie showcases a diverse cast by centering on a unique, marginalized community, authentically representing its specific culture and struggles. Its narrative explores themes of resilience against external challenges without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Beasts of the Southern Wild does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a young girl's journey through a challenging environment, thus having no direct impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ identities.
Beasts of the Southern Wild does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a young girl's life in a Louisiana bayou, exploring her relationship with her father and community amidst environmental challenges, without touching upon transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Beasts of the Southern Wild is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific film, thus lacking a prior established gender to be swapped from.
Beasts of the Southern Wild is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical race for any character, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
6.8
Critic Ratings
8.7
8.6
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