PhiloInto the Wild (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
After graduating from Emory University in 1992, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity, and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Philo
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
After graduating from Emory University in 1992, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity, and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's left-leaning rating stems from its central critique of materialism and conventional societal expectations, advocating for an authentic life connected to nature, ultimately concluding that true happiness requires human connection.
Into the Wild features traditional casting that aligns with the real-life individuals depicted, without explicit race or gender swaps of roles. The narrative centers on an individual's journey and a critique of materialism, rather than focusing on or explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Ron Franz, a devout Christian, with deep sympathy and respect. His faith is depicted as a source of his profound kindness and desire for human connection, which the narrative affirms as positive virtues.
The film 'Into the Wild' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on Christopher McCandless's individual quest for freedom and meaning, making the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements N/A.
The film is a biographical drama focusing on Christopher McCandless's journey. It does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. There are no action or combat scenes involving female characters.
The film is a biographical drama based on real historical figures. All major characters, including Christopher McCandless and those he encounters, maintain their historically documented or canonically established genders from the source material. No instances of gender swapping are present.
The film "Into the Wild" is a biographical drama based on the true story of Christopher McCandless and the people he encountered. All major characters, including Christopher McCandless and those based on real individuals, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their historical or documented race. No instances of race swapping were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.3
7.3
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