7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Encanto (2021)
Encanto (2021)
Overview
The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film critiques the negative impacts of rigid traditions and unaddressed intergenerational trauma on family and individual well-being, a theme often discussed in progressive contexts. However, its ultimate solution emphasizes the restoration and strengthening of the family and community through love, understanding, and individual acceptance, balancing these critiques with universal values of unity and resilience.
Encanto inherently showcases a diverse, non-white cast central to its Colombian cultural setting. The narrative explores universal themes of family expectations, self-worth, and acceptance, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes overtly central to its plot.
Secondary
Encanto does not feature any explicitly identified LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on family dynamics, self-acceptance, and intergenerational trauma within a magical realism setting, without addressing queer identities or experiences, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Encanto does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story centers on family dynamics, magical gifts, and self-discovery within a Colombian cultural context, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Encanto is an original animated film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which character genders could be established and subsequently swapped.
Encanto 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 characters' races could have been established and subsequently altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.2
7.5
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