Drama, Comedy  •  2026  •  120 min

Mouse (2026)

Mouse poster

Mouse (2026)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive

Viewer Rating
10.0

Overview

Mouse is a coming-of-age drama set in 2002 Arkansas that follows a teenager navigating grief and self-discovery after the abrupt loss of her best friend. As she forms an unexpected, emotionally charged bond with her friend's mother and grapples with her queer identity, the film's tone blends gentle humor with deep introspection. The 'Leans Progressive' label stems from its portrayal of lesbian identity as normal and integral to the protagonist's journey, as well as the nuanced exploration of grief and familial dynamics.


Starring Cast

Addisyn Grace Cain  •   Philip McDermott Young  •   Sophie Okonedo

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium

Mouse centers on a teenager in 2002 Arkansas who forms a deep emotional connection with her deceased friend's mother while navigating loss and her own queer identity, which the narrative presents as a natural and uncontested part of her character.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: Medium

Mouse presents a diverse ensemble in its portrayal of grief and adolescence in early-2000s Arkansas, with Black and South Asian performers in prominent supporting roles alongside the white lead. The story focuses on emotional healing and interpersonal connection following a young woman's death, without framing traditional identities negatively or advancing explicit social themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: Positive
Confidence: Medium

Mouse centers Minnie’s lesbian identity as she forms a quiet romance with Kat, conveyed through understated flirtations and intimate exchanges that integrate naturally into her personal growth.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: Low

Mouse centers on a young woman's path through grief and her emerging lesbian identity, with no transgender characters or gender transition themes present in the narrative.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: Medium

Mouse centers on an ensemble of original characters including Minnie Dunn, Callie Bell, and Helen Bell in a coming-of-age drama with no connection to prior source material or historical figures.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: Low

Mouse is an original screenplay with no prior source material, literary canon, or historical figures establishing any character's race. All named roles were created for this production, resulting in no race swaps.

Family Values: N/R

There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: Low

Not depicted.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

10.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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Critic Ratings

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10.0
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