7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936)
Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936)
Overview
An American boy turns out to be the heir of a wealthy British earl. He is sent to live with the irritable and unsentimental aristocrat, his grandfather.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
An American boy turns out to be the heir of a wealthy British earl. He is sent to live with the irritable and unsentimental aristocrat, his grandfather.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film critiques the cruelty of an isolated aristocracy but champions a solution rooted in the individual moral transformation of the Earl, leading to a benevolent, paternalistic leadership rather than a challenge to the aristocratic system itself, aligning with a right-leaning emphasis on reformed tradition and individual responsibility within a hierarchy.
This 1936 film features a cast that is predominantly white, aligning with the historical context of its production and setting. The narrative centers on traditional themes of family and class without incorporating modern DEI critiques or explicitly portraying traditional identities in a negative light.
Secondary
The film implicitly champions virtues such as kindness, compassion, and community responsibility through its protagonist, Cedric. These values, deeply rooted in Christian ethics within its English setting, are presented as transformative, leading to the moral redemption of his grandfather and the betterment of the community.
The film "Little Lord Fauntleroy" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a young boy's relationship with his aristocratic grandfather, focusing on family, social class, and personal transformation. Consequently, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate within the story.
The film "Little Lord Fauntleroy" (1936) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a young boy's inheritance and his relationship with his aristocratic grandfather, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1936 film "Little Lord Fauntleroy" is an adaptation of the 1886 novel. All major characters, including Cedric Errol and the Earl of Dorincourt, maintain their original genders as established in the source material.
The 1936 film "Little Lord Fauntleroy" adapts Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel. All major characters, originally depicted as white in the source material, are portrayed by white actors in the film, with no changes to their established racial identities.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
6.7
Critic Ratings
8.6
N/A
More Like This
Leans Traditional
8.0
Feast
(2014)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
6.8
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
(2008)
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Traditional
8.8
Inside Out
(2015)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Traditional
7.7
David and Goliath
(1995)
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
7.2
The Karate Kid
(1984)
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Traditional
7.8
Hoosiers
(1986)
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Center
6.9
The Spiderwick Chronicles
(2008)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Traditional
8.1
The Prisoner of Zenda
(1937)
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Traditional
7.3
Bread From Heaven
(1996)
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Traditional
6.9
Elijah
(1993)
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
7.3
A River Runs Through It
(1992)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
7.6
Bridge to Terabithia
(2007)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
7.7
Lassie Come Home
(1943)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
7.9
Big
(1988)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
7.5
Sarah, Plain and Tall
(1991)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
6.7
Mrs. Doubtfire
(1993)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Traditional
8.4
Meet Me in St. Louis
(1944)
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
8.1
National Velvet
(1945)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Leans Traditional
10.0
Marginalia
(2025)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Center
8.7
The Lion King
(1994)
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes