Apple TVMighty Joe Young (1949)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant. Years later, she brings him to Hollywood to become a star.
Starring Cast
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant. Years later, she brings him to Hollywood to become a star.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict critiques the exploitation of a wild animal for profit, advocating for his liberation and return to his natural habitat. This aligns with left-leaning themes of environmentalism, animal welfare, and a critique of unchecked commercialism.
The movie features traditional casting with predominantly white main characters and does not include intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on themes of animal protection and exploitation without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Mighty Joe Young" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or storylines. Its narrative is centered on a giant gorilla and its human companion, focusing on adventure and the challenges of bringing a wild animal into civilization. Therefore, the film has no discernible impact on LGBTQ+ representation.
The film focuses on the relationship between Jill Young and her gorilla, Joe. While Jill is a central character, she does not engage in or win any close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. The action sequences primarily involve the gorilla, Joe, and human characters reacting to him.
Mighty Joe Young (1949) is the original film featuring these characters. There is no prior source material or established canon from which character genders could have been swapped. All characters are portrayed with the gender they were created with for this film.
The 1949 film "Mighty Joe Young" is an original story featuring a giant gorilla and human characters created for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose race was altered for this film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.0
6.4
Critic Ratings
9.1
6.1
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