The Road to El Dorado (2000)

Bias Rating

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Leans Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.1

Overview

The story is about two swindlers who get their hands on a map to the fabled city of gold, El Dorado, while pulling off some sort of scam. Their plan goes bad and the rogues end up lost at sea after several misfortunes. O...

Starring Cast

Kevin Kline • Kenneth Branagh • Rosie Perez

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Kevin Kline • Kenneth Branagh • Rosie Perez

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, as its central narrative critiques colonial exploitation and internal tyranny, championing the protection of an indigenous culture and the protagonists' redemption through self-sacrifice.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features visible diversity through its depiction of indigenous populations in El Dorado, alongside its European protagonists. The narrative includes a subtle critique of colonial greed through its antagonist, while the main characters undergo a journey of personal growth. The film does not explicitly recast traditional roles or center its narrative on a strong critique of traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The Road to El Dorado does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the adventures of two heterosexual male protagonists and their interactions, without exploring queer identities or relationships.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film features Chel as the primary female character. Her role involves cunning and manipulation rather than direct physical confrontation. There are no scenes depicting her or any other female character engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Road to El Dorado is an original animated film. Its characters, including Miguel, Tulio, and Chel, were created specifically for this movie and do not have pre-established canonical or historical genders from prior source material. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Road to El Dorado is an original animated film. Its main characters, such as Miguel, Tulio, and Chel, were created for this specific movie and do not have prior canonical or historical racial depictions to be compared against. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.