Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 4.0

Overview

Siblings Hansel and Gretel are left alone in the woods by their father and captured by a dark witch in a candy house, but they kill the witch and escape. Years later, the orphans have become famous witch hunters. When 11...

Starring Cast

Jeremy Renner • Gemma Arterton • Peter Stormare

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Jeremy Renner • Gemma Arterton • Peter Stormare

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film is a dark fantasy action movie primarily focused on the literal battle against evil witches, emphasizing individual heroism and a strong sibling bond, rather than engaging with contemporary political themes or offering a nuanced social critique.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features traditional casting for its main characters and supporting roles, aligning with the established fairy tale origins without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on action and fantasy elements, presenting its protagonists heroically without critiquing traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes into its core story.

Secondary

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The film features Gretel, a witch hunter, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, specifically the sheriff's deputies, using melee weapons and martial skill.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on the dark fantasy action premise of Hansel and Gretel as adult witch hunters, their personal history, and their fight against evil forces.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film features Hansel and Gretel, who retain their canonical genders from the original fairy tale. All other significant characters are either new creations for this film or maintain gender consistency with their archetypal roles, thus no gender swaps occur.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film adapts the classic German fairy tale. The main characters, Hansel and Gretel, are portrayed by white actors, consistent with the implicit racial background of the source material. No characters established as one race in prior canon are depicted as a different race.