The Thief of Bagdad

The film follows a strictly straight-centered structure, focusing on a traditional romantic pursuit between a man and a woman, without including any non-cisgender identities.

Gender roles follow a conventional hierarchy where the princess is primarily a narrative prize and a damsel in distress, rather than an active participant in the story.

The production uses an Orientalist lens to depict Baghdad, casting white actors in exoticized roles that prioritize a Westernized fantasy over authentic ethnic representation.

The story relies on a binary moral framework of good versus evil, avoiding systemic critiques and focusing instead on a struggle against a singular wicked sorcerer.

There are no prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent characters. The narrative lacks meaningful representation of disability.