4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Barnyard (2006)
Barnyard (2006)
Overview
Otis is a mischievous, carefree Holstein cow who lives on a farm where, unbeknownst to humans, the animals are anthropomorphic. He prefers having fun with his best friends: Pip the mouse, Freddy the ferret, Peck the rooster, and Pig the pig - rather than following strict rules and accepting responsibility. This annoys his stern adoptive father Ben, the leader of the farm's community. One evening, Otis convinces Ben to cover his night watch so he can attend a massive party in the barn and impress Daisy, a pregnant cow who recently arrived at the farm with her best friend Bessy as a newcomer. As the animals party, Dag the coyote and his pack attempt to raid the chicken coop. Ben fends them off alone but is fatally wounded and killed. Otis must now learn the value of responsibility when he becomes the leader of his farm home's community.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
4.5
Overview
Otis is a mischievous, carefree Holstein cow who lives on a farm where, unbeknownst to humans, the animals are anthropomorphic. He prefers having fun with his best friends: Pip the mouse, Freddy the ferret, Peck the rooster, and Pig the pig - rather than following strict rules and accepting responsibility. This annoys his stern adoptive father Ben, the leader of the farm's community. One evening, Otis convinces Ben to cover his night watch so he can attend a massive party in the barn and impress Daisy, a pregnant cow who recently arrived at the farm with her best friend Bessy as a newcomer. As the animals party, Dag the coyote and his pack attempt to raid the chicken coop. Ben fends them off alone but is fatally wounded and killed. Otis must now learn the value of responsibility when he becomes the leader of his farm home's community.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on universal themes of individual responsibility, leadership, and community protection, presenting a classic hero's journey without engaging in specific political ideologies or critiques.
The movie features a visibly diverse voice cast for its anthropomorphic animal characters. Its narrative, however, does not explicitly engage with DEI themes, nor does it present any critical portrayal of traditional identities, focusing instead on a straightforward story of animal life and responsibility.
Secondary
The film "Barnyard" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on farm animals and their community, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences. Therefore, the net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.
The animated film "Barnyard" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on anthropomorphic farm animals and their community, without engaging with gender identity beyond typical cisgender portrayals.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in direct physical combat. Female characters present are not depicted in action roles where they would fight and defeat male opponents through skill or strength.
Barnyard is an original animated film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which character genders could have been established and subsequently altered.
Barnyard (2006) features anthropomorphic animal characters. The concept of human race does not apply to these characters, nor were they established as any specific human race in prior canon. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
5.9
Critic Ratings
2.3
4.2
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