7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Frosty the Snowman (1969)
Frosty the Snowman (1969)
Overview
A discarded silk top-hat becomes the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a group of schoolchildren, after it magically brings a snowman to life. Realizing that newly-living Frosty will melt in spring unless he takes refuge in a colder climate, the magic snowman and Karen, a young girl whom he befriends, stow away on a freight train headed for the North Pole. Little do they know that the magician is following them, and he wants his hat back!
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
A discarded silk top-hat becomes the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a group of schoolchildren, after it magically brings a snowman to life. Realizing that newly-living Frosty will melt in spring unless he takes refuge in a colder climate, the magic snowman and Karen, a young girl whom he befriends, stow away on a freight train headed for the North Pole. Little do they know that the magician is following them, and he wants his hat back!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of childhood wonder, friendship, and the spirit of Christmas, with a simple good-versus-evil narrative that does not align with specific progressive or conservative ideologies, resulting in a neutral rating.
This animated classic features traditional casting for its human characters, reflecting the common portrayals of its era. The narrative centers on a magical snowman and does not engage with or critique traditional identities, nor does it explicitly incorporate DEI themes.
Secondary
The film, a Christmas special, embodies the spirit of the Christian holiday through themes of joy, generosity, and community, presenting these values in an affirming light. Santa Claus, a figure with Christian origins, is portrayed positively.
Frosty the Snowman (1969) is a classic animated Christmas special centered on a snowman brought to life by a magic hat. The story and its characters do not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ individuals, relationships, or themes. Therefore, the film has no portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements.
Frosty the Snowman (1969) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a magical snowman and a group of children trying to save him, with no plot points or character arcs related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1969 animated special "Frosty the Snowman" does not feature any characters whose gender was changed from prior source material or established canon. All main characters maintain their original or established gender.
The animated special features characters like a snowman, a rabbit, and a magician, none of whom have a canonically established race from the source song. Human characters like Santa Claus and Karen are depicted consistent with traditional portrayals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
6.9
Critic Ratings
7.3
N/A
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