Adventure, Family  •  1960  •  126 min  •  All Ages

Swiss Family Robinson (1960)

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Swiss Family Robinson (1960)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.0

Overview

After being shipwrecked, the Robinson family is marooned on an island inhabited only by an impressive array of wildlife. In true pioneer spirit, they quickly make themselves at home but soon face a danger even greater than nature: dastardly pirates.


Starring Cast

John Mills  •   Dorothy McGuire  •   James MacArthur


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

Political: Leans Right
Confidence: High

The film's narrative champions self-reliance, traditional family values, and the defense of property through individual and familial effort as the solution to adversity, aligning with right-leaning themes.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its era, and portrays traditional identities in a positive light, emphasizing resourcefulness and family values without engaging with modern diversity, equity, or inclusion themes.

Secondary

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High

The film portrays the Robinson family's Christian faith as a foundational element of their moral character, resilience, and family unity. Their prayers, Sunday observances, and ethical conduct are presented positively, contributing to their survival and the creation of a harmonious new life.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Swiss Family Robinson" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot focuses on a traditional family's struggle for survival and their interactions on a remote island, without incorporating any queer representation or related storylines.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Swiss Family Robinson' (1960) does not contain any discernible transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the survival and adventures of a family stranded on a remote island. Therefore, no evaluation of transsexual portrayal is applicable.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film features female characters, but none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Their roles in the film's action sequences are primarily supportive or involve group defense using traps and ranged tactics.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The 1960 film adaptation of "Swiss Family Robinson" maintains the canonical genders of the core Robinson family members from the original novel. While it introduces a new character, Roberta, she is not a gender-swapped version of an established male character from the source material.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The 1960 film adaptation of "Swiss Family Robinson" portrays the main characters, who are a white European family in the original novel, with white actors. There are no instances where a character's established race from the source material was changed.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.1
The Movie Database logo
6.9

Critic Ratings

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8.1
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6.1

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