Brother Bear (2003)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.7

Overview

Kenai, a man who resents bears after a fight with one kills his older brother, is turned into a bear so he can see life from a different perspective. He is visited by the spirit of his older brother, and is told that, if...

Starring Cast

Joaquin Phoenix • Jeremy Suarez • Rick Moranis

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Prime Video

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Joaquin Phoenix • Jeremy Suarez • Rick Moranis

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film's central narrative champions empathy for non-human life and advocates for a harmonious relationship with nature, critiquing human-centric destructive tendencies, which aligns with progressive values.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

Brother Bear features a diverse cast of characters inspired by indigenous cultures, which are integral to the film's setting and story rather than being explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative explores themes of empathy, understanding, and respect for nature, but it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or make DEI themes central in a critical manner.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Brother Bear does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a young man's transformation into a bear and his journey of empathy and brotherhood, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film does not feature any female characters engaging in direct physical combat against male opponents. The narrative focuses on Kenai's journey and his relationship with Koda, with no significant female action roles.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Brother Bear is an original animated film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which characters' genders could have been swapped.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Brother Bear is an original animated film with characters created as indigenous people for this specific production. There is no prior source material or established canon where these characters existed as a different race.