4.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Fatman (2020)
Fatman (2020)
Overview
A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.9
Overview
A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict, pitting a traditional moral arbiter (Santa) against an entitled, amoral individual, and its resolution championing individual accountability and the defense of traditional values, aligns with right-leaning themes.
The movie features an explicit race-swap for a traditionally white character, with a Black actress cast as Mrs. Claus. However, its narrative does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities, focusing instead on its action-comedy premise.
Secondary
The film portrays Santa Claus, a figure deeply rooted in Christian tradition, as a fundamentally good and sympathetic character. Despite the dark, satirical tone and his unconventional depiction, the narrative champions the values of goodness, moral accountability, and the importance of belief that he embodies, positioning the audience to root for him against cynical and malicious forces.
The film 'Fatman' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a disillusioned Santa Claus and a hitman, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the story.
The film "Fatman" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a cynical Santa Claus and a hitman, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the storyline.
The film features Mrs. Claus (Ruth) who participates in the defense of the workshop against male mercenaries. However, her combat victories are achieved through the use of firearms, which falls outside the criteria for close-quarters physical combat or melee weapon use against male opponents.
Fatman is an original film that features the character of Santa Claus, who is portrayed as male, consistent with historical and canonical depictions. All other significant characters are original to this film, thus no gender swaps occur.
Fatman is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments establishing the race of its characters. Therefore, no character could have been race-swapped from a pre-existing depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
5.6
Critic Ratings
4.3
4.0
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