6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Aladdin (2019)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry Grand Vizier vies for the same lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Positive
Overview
A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry Grand Vizier vies for the same lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left due to its central narrative championing social justice by challenging rigid traditional laws, particularly those related to gender and class, and empowering a female leader based on merit rather than birthright.
The movie features a diverse cast that aligns with its Middle Eastern setting, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative incorporates a subtle focus on gender equality through Princess Jasmine's expanded role and her aspirations for leadership, rather than a strong critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film's setting, Agrabah, is culturally and aesthetically inspired by historical Islamic civilizations, presenting a vibrant and fantastical world. This cultural backdrop is portrayed positively, contributing to the film's sense of wonder and adventure without any negative implications or critiques of the associated heritage.
The film "Aladdin" (2019) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on heterosexual romance between Aladdin and Jasmine, and the Genie's relationship with Dalia, with no elements that touch upon queer identity or experiences.
The film "Aladdin" (2019) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on its established fantasy elements and characters without incorporating transgender identities or related storylines. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.
The film features Princess Jasmine and Dalia as prominent female characters. Neither character engages in direct physical combat against male opponents. Their roles do not involve hand-to-hand fighting or melee weapon use.
The 2019 live-action adaptation of Aladdin maintains the established genders for all its main and legacy characters from the original animated film and source material. No characters canonically established as one gender are portrayed as a different gender.
Key characters like Aladdin, Jasmine, Jafar, and the Sultan are portrayed by actors of Middle Eastern or South Asian descent, consistent with the original animated film's setting and character depictions. The Genie is a magical being whose race was not explicitly defined as human-white in the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
7.1
Critic Ratings
5.7
5.3
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