3.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
John Henry (1986)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.6
Overview
The story follow legendary railroad worker John Henry during the late 19th century.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
The story follow legendary railroad worker John Henry during the late 19th century.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Despite featuring vulnerable immigrant characters, the film's central solution emphasizes individual responsibility, self-reliance, and the use of personal force to combat evil, aligning with themes often found in right-leaning narratives.
The movie features a Black protagonist, consistent with the traditional identity of the folk hero John Henry, and includes diverse supporting characters. The narrative, an action-thriller, focuses on the protagonist's journey without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on a strong DEI theme.
Secondary
Based on the provided information, the film 'John Henry' does not contain identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a net impact rating of N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1986 animated film "John Henry" portrays the titular folk hero, who is canonically and historically male, as male. No other established characters from the legend appear to have undergone a gender swap in this adaptation.
The character John Henry is a legendary African-American folk hero. In the 1986 film, John Henry is portrayed by Alfred E. Smith, a Black actor, aligning with the character's established race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
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Critic Ratings
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