8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Overview
Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.4
Overview
Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict between cynical pragmatism and the spirit of Christmas, faith, and imagination is resolved through a synthesis of universal human values, rather than advocating for a specific political ideology. It critiques materialism while upholding tradition and the importance of belief, resulting in a neutral stance.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble and no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on themes of belief and the spirit of Christmas, without critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film wholeheartedly embraces and promotes the spirit of Christmas, which is deeply rooted in Christian tradition. It champions values like generosity, kindness, and belief through the character of Kris Kringle, portraying them as essential for joy and wonder.
Miracle on 34th Street is a classic Christmas film focused on the belief in Santa Claus and the spirit of the holiday season. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes, concentrating instead on traditional family dynamics and the magic of Christmas.
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's storyline is entirely focused on the spirit of Christmas and the legal battle to prove Kris Kringle is the real Santa Claus, without any depiction or discussion of transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1947 film "Miracle on 34th Street" introduces its main characters without altering the established gender of any pre-existing figures like Santa Claus. All significant characters are portrayed with the gender consistent with their original conception within the film's narrative.
The 1947 film "Miracle on 34th Street" is the original cinematic depiction of its characters. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing the race of its characters before this film, thus no race swap can occur within this specific production.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.9
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.6
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