7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Jungle Book (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
Overview
A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on universal themes of environmental stewardship, community, and the fight against tyranny, presenting a balanced narrative that emphasizes both natural law and the responsible integration of unique abilities without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features a visibly diverse voice cast for its animal characters, and the lead human role is cast authentically to the character's origin. The narrative itself does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on overt DEI themes, focusing instead on a classic adventure story.
Secondary
The character Kaa, traditionally depicted as male in Rudyard Kipling's original stories and prior adaptations, is portrayed as female in the 2016 film, voiced by Scarlett Johansson. This constitutes a clear gender swap for a significant character.
The Jungle Book (2016) does not include any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on Mowgli's adventures and his interactions with the jungle's inhabitants, with no elements related to queer identity present in the plot or character arcs.
The film 'The Jungle Book' (2016) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on Mowgli's journey and his relationships with the animal inhabitants of the jungle, without exploring gender identity or related topics.
The film features Raksha, a prominent female wolf, who demonstrates maternal strength and defiance. However, she does not engage in or win any direct physical combat against male opponents. No other female characters are depicted in such combat scenarios.
The protagonist, Mowgli, is an Indian boy in the source material and is portrayed by an Indian-American actor in the 2016 film, aligning with his established race. The other main characters are animals, making the concept of a 'race swap' inapplicable to them.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
6.9
Critic Ratings
9.4
7.7
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