7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
My Father's Dragon (2022)
My Father's Dragon (2022)
Overview
Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer’s adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island and the friendship of a lifetime.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer’s adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island and the friendship of a lifetime.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative critiques the exploitation of natural resources and creatures for self-serving ends, instead championing empathy, mutual respect, and environmentally conscious solutions, aligning with left-leaning values.
The animated film incorporates visible diversity in its voice cast, featuring a prominent supporting character voiced by a non-white actress. The narrative maintains a traditional framing, focusing on adventure themes without critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film adapts the 1948 novel where the two tigers were male. In the 2022 adaptation, one of the tigers, Kala, is portrayed as female, constituting a gender swap from the source material.
My Father's Dragon, an animated children's fantasy film, does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a boy's quest to save a dragon, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
My Father's Dragon, 2022, an animated children's film, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its story. The narrative focuses on a young boy's adventure to a wild island to rescue a dragon, without incorporating elements related to transsexual identity.
The film focuses on a young boy's adventure to rescue a dragon. While there are various animal characters, including some female ones, none are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The animated film "My Father's Dragon" (2022) adapts the 1948 children's novel. The main character, Elmer Elevator, is depicted visually in the film consistent with his portrayal in the original book's illustrations, showing no change in race from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.7
7.4
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