5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Astro Boy (2009)
Astro Boy (2009)
Overview
Set in the futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy (Atom) is a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he had lost. Unable to fulfill his creator's expectations, Astro embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators, before returning to save Metro City and reconcile with the father who rejected him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
5.8
Overview
Set in the futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy (Atom) is a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist in the image of the son he had lost. Unable to fulfill his creator's expectations, Astro embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators, before returning to save Metro City and reconcile with the father who rejected him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes of anti-prejudice against sentient robots, environmental degradation, and the critique of authoritarian power align with progressive values, advocating for empathy and coexistence through individual heroism.
The movie features a predominantly white voice cast for its main characters, consistent with mainstream Western animation, and does not engage in explicit DEI-driven casting or race-swapping. Its narrative explores universal themes without critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
The 2009 film adapts the Japanese manga where central characters like Dr. Tenma and Dr. Ochanomizu were canonically Japanese. In this adaptation, these characters are visually depicted and voiced in a manner that portrays them as Caucasian.
The film "Astro Boy" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a robot boy's journey of self-discovery and his role in saving Metro City, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Astro Boy (2009) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's narrative primarily explores concepts of artificial intelligence, humanity, and the relationship between a creator and his creation, without engaging with gender identity or transition.
The film primarily focuses on Astro Boy's battles, which involve his advanced robotic abilities and superpowers against other robots or machines. No significant female character, human or robot, is depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents using skill or martial arts.
The 2009 film adaptation of Astro Boy introduces new characters but maintains the established genders of its core characters, such as Astro Boy, Dr. Tenma, and Dr. Elefun, as depicted in the original manga and anime series.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.3
Critic Ratings
5.1
5.3
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