5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Lion of Oz (2000)
Lion of Oz (2000)
Overview
Before Dorothy landed on the Wicked Witch of the East with her little farm house, the witch had to contend with another resident of middle America. The Lion, who was once part of the Omaha Circus, comes to Oz with the Wizard and starts on an adventure to stop the witch from obtaining the Flower of Oz. As new friends and strange characters look to him for his courage, Lion could loose exactly what it is that makes him so brave. Based upon the book by Roger S. Baum (Great-Grandson of Oz L. Frank Baum, the original author of the Oz books). Written by Max Vaughn
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
Before Dorothy landed on the Wicked Witch of the East with her little farm house, the witch had to contend with another resident of middle America. The Lion, who was once part of the Omaha Circus, comes to Oz with the Wizard and starts on an adventure to stop the witch from obtaining the Flower of Oz. As new friends and strange characters look to him for his courage, Lion could loose exactly what it is that makes him so brave. Based upon the book by Roger S. Baum (Great-Grandson of Oz L. Frank Baum, the original author of the Oz books). Written by Max Vaughn
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery are universal and apolitical, focusing on individual character development within a fantasy adventure rather than promoting any specific political ideology.
This animated prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz' features anthropomorphic animal characters and a traditional voice cast, without explicit DEI-driven casting or character design. The narrative focuses on classic themes of courage and friendship, with no critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
Lion of Oz, an animated prequel to The Wizard of Oz, does not feature any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story focuses on the Cowardly Lion's origin and adventures, without incorporating elements of queer identity or experience.
Lion of Oz is an animated children's film that explores the backstory of the Cowardly Lion. The narrative does not feature any transsexual characters or themes, resulting in no depiction relevant to the evaluation criteria.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film explores the backstory of the Cowardly Lion, whose gender remains consistent with established Oz canon. New characters are introduced, but no existing, canonically established characters have their gender altered.
The film is an animated adaptation of L. Frank Baum's Oz stories. Its primary characters are animals or are depicted consistently with their established racial portrayals from the source material, thus containing no race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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5.5
5.7
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