7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Animation, Adventure, Science Fiction, Family • 2025 • 98 min • Older Kids (7+)
Elio (2025)
Elio (2025)
Overview
Elio is a 2025 Pixar animated sci-fi comedy adventure directed by Adrian Molina, Madeline Sharafian, and Domee Shi. It centers on 11-year-old space enthusiast Elio (voiced by Yonas Kibreab), who is abducted by aliens and mistaken for Earth's ambassador to the intergalactic Communiverse. He forms bonds with alien lifeforms, including Glordon (Remy Edgerly), while aided by his aunt Olga Solís (Zoe Saldaña).
Starring Cast
Yonas Kibreab • Zoe Saldaña • Remy Edgerly
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
Elio is a 2025 Pixar animated sci-fi comedy adventure directed by Adrian Molina, Madeline Sharafian, and Domee Shi. It centers on 11-year-old space enthusiast Elio (voiced by Yonas Kibreab), who is abducted by aliens and mistaken for Earth's ambassador to the intergalactic Communiverse. He forms bonds with alien lifeforms, including Glordon (Remy Edgerly), while aided by his aunt Olga Solís (Zoe Saldaña).
Starring Cast
Yonas Kibreab • Zoe Saldaña • Remy Edgerly
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High
The film's resolution of isolation through empathetic bonds and collaborative problem-solving among diverse groups emphasizes themes of inclusivity and understanding, aligning with progressive values in a subtle manner.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High
The film showcases diversity through its Mexican-Dominican lead character and voice cast including actors of color, alongside subtle cultural references to Latino heritage. Its narrative explores belonging and nontraditional family dynamics without negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
Family Values: Leans Progressive
Confidence: High
Elio depicts a supportive aunt-nephew duo navigating grief and loneliness in a non-traditional family setup, ideal for family co-viewing with kids aged 8 and up, delivering a gentle, heartfelt emotional arc on building bonds beyond blood ties. This framing leans progressive by normalizing alternative caregiving and emotional openness over conventional structures.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: Medium
Elio contains no LGBTQ+ characters or themes in its released version, following cuts to queer storylines that were present in early drafts.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: Medium
Elio contains no depiction of transgender characters or themes. The story explores a child's interstellar journey and personal growth, but transgender identity remains unaddressed throughout the narrative.
Female Combat: No
Confidence: Low
The film centers on a boy's interstellar adventure with diplomatic challenges and reconciliations. Female characters, including a military aunt and alien ambassadors, participate in interrogations, guidance, and evasion but do not engage in or win physical combat against male opponents.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: Medium
Elio presents original characters without prior source material establishing canonical genders, so no instances of gender swapping occur.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: Medium
Elio introduces original characters without prior source material or canonical racial establishments, resulting in no race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.9
Critic Ratings
8.3
6.6
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