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Lean on Pete (2018)

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Lean on Pete (2018)

Overview

Charley Thompson, a teenager living with his single father, gets a summer job working for horse trainer Del Montgomery. Bonding with an aging racehorse named Lean on Pete, Charley is horrified to learn he is bound for slaughter, and so he steals the horse, and the duo embark on an odyssey across the new American frontier.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
7.8

Overview

Charley Thompson, a teenager living with his single father, gets a summer job working for horse trainer Del Montgomery. Bonding with an aging racehorse named Lean on Pete, Charley is horrified to learn he is bound for slaughter, and so he steals the horse, and the duo embark on an odyssey across the new American frontier.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

The film's empathetic portrayal of a neglected child and an exploited racehorse, highlighting the harsh realities of poverty and the horse racing industry, aligns with progressive values of social justice and animal welfare.

The movie features a primarily white main cast without explicit DEI-driven casting for traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on a young boy's journey and struggles, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the story.

Secondary

Lean on Pete is a drama centered on a young boy's struggle for survival and connection. The film does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative.

The film 'Lean on Pete' does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. The story focuses on a young boy's coming-of-age journey and his bond with a horse, with no elements related to transsexual identity present in the narrative or character arcs.

The film is a drama focusing on a young boy's journey with a horse. There are no significant action or combat sequences involving female characters. No female character is depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

Based on the provided information, there is no indication that "Lean on Pete" is an adaptation of source material with pre-established characters or based on historical figures whose gender was altered. The film appears to feature original characters.

Lean on Pete is an adaptation of Willy Vlautin's 2010 novel. The film's main characters, including protagonist Charley Thompson, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the source material's descriptions, with no evidence of a character's race being changed from their established canon.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.1
The Movie Database logo
6.9

Critic Ratings

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9.0
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8.0

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