Disney PlusThe Call of the Wild (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
Buck is a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team—and later its leader—Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world and becoming his own master.
Starring Cast
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Buck is a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team—and later its leader—Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world and becoming his own master.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film leans left due to its dominant themes championing the inherent value of nature and critiquing human exploitation and greed, aligning with environmentalist values.
The movie incorporates significant DEI through the casting of a prominent Black actor in a key supporting role, which represents an intentional race-swap for a character not traditionally portrayed as Black. However, its narrative maintains a traditional adventure structure, focusing on themes of nature and survival without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
The character François, a male mail carrier in Jack London's original novel, is portrayed as a female character in the 2020 film adaptation, constituting a clear gender swap.
Perrault, a character described in the source novel as a French-Canadian "half-breed" (implying mixed Indigenous and European ancestry), is portrayed by a Black actor in the 2020 film, constituting a race swap.
The Call of the Wild is a narrative centered on the animal protagonist Buck and his experiences in the Yukon. The story does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes, resulting in an N/A rating for its portrayal.
The film primarily focuses on the dog Buck and his journey in the Yukon. While female characters like Françoise and Mercedes are present, none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Their roles do not involve such action sequences.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
7.5
Critic Ratings
6.3
4.8
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