6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
Overview
Six-year-old Susan Walker has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle—Santa Claus. Her mother told her the secret about Santa a long time ago, but, after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all—something to believe in.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
Six-year-old Susan Walker has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle—Santa Claus. Her mother told her the secret about Santa a long time ago, but, after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all—something to believe in.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around the apolitical themes of belief, imagination, and the spirit of Christmas, with its solution focusing on the restoration of wonder and traditional holiday values rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features traditional casting for its main roles, including Santa Claus, aligning with established character portrayals. Its narrative focuses on themes of belief and the Christmas spirit without critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film is deeply rooted in the Christmas holiday, a Christian celebration, and champions the virtues of belief, hope, and generosity often associated with its spirit. The narrative frames these elements positively, aligning with the dignity of the faith's cultural impact.
Miracle on 34th Street (1994) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a traditional Christmas narrative about faith and the spirit of Santa Claus, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.
Miracle on 34th Street (1994) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story is centered on the magic of Christmas and a legal battle to prove the existence of Santa Claus, with no elements related to transgender identity present in its plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1994 film is a remake of the 1947 classic. All primary characters, including Kris Kringle, Doris Walker, and Fred Gailey (renamed Bryan Bedford), maintain the same gender as their established counterparts from the original film.
The 1994 film is a remake of the 1947 classic. Key characters like Kris Kringle, Dorey Walker, Susan Walker, and Bryan Bedford (Fred Gailey equivalent) are portrayed by actors of the same race as their counterparts in the original film. No established character's race was changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.8
Critic Ratings
5.9
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