Apple TVAlaska (1996)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.4
Overview
Jake Barnes and his two kids, Sean and Jessie, have moved to Alaska after his wife died. He is a former airline pilot now delivering toilet paper across the mountains. During an emergency delivery in a storm his plane goes down somewhere in the mountains. Annoyed that the authorities aren't doing enough, Jessie and Sean set out on an adventure to find their father with the help of a polar bear which they have saved from a ferocious poacher. Conflict ensues.
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
Jake Barnes and his two kids, Sean and Jessie, have moved to Alaska after his wife died. He is a former airline pilot now delivering toilet paper across the mountains. During an emergency delivery in a storm his plane goes down somewhere in the mountains. Annoyed that the authorities aren't doing enough, Jessie and Sean set out on an adventure to find their father with the help of a polar bear which they have saved from a ferocious poacher. Conflict ensues.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, primarily through its strong emphasis on environmentalism and the protection of Alaskan wildlife from human exploitation, which forms a central conflict.
The movie features a primarily traditional cast, with the main characters being white, and a supporting role for a First Nations actor that aligns with the film's setting. The narrative is a straightforward adventure that does not critique traditional identities or center explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Alaska" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a wilderness adventure and family dynamics, therefore, the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable.
The film focuses on two children, a girl and her brother, navigating the Alaskan wilderness while being pursued by poachers. The female character, Jessie, does not engage in or win any direct physical combat against male opponents. Her interactions with antagonists primarily involve evasion and outsmarting them.
The film "Alaska" (1996) is an original story and not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of a franchise with established characters. All characters are original to this film, therefore no gender swaps occurred.
The film "Alaska" (1996) features original characters created for this specific movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish the canonical race of any character. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.8
5.8
Critic Ratings
1.7
N/A
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