7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Onward (2020)
Onward (2020)
Overview
In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central themes of family, grief, and self-discovery are universally human and are not presented with an explicit political agenda or ideological leaning, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie 'Onward' demonstrates significant DEI through the explicit inclusion of a same-sex character and a gender-swapped mythical creature in its cast. However, the narrative itself does not explicitly critique traditional identities, focusing instead on the protagonists' personal journey and family dynamics.
Secondary
The film includes a brief, incidental mention of a same-sex relationship by a supporting character, Officer Specter. This detail is not central to the plot and is presented without further elaboration or impact, resulting in a neutral portrayal that neither strongly affirms nor denigrates LGBTQ+ identity.
The film 'Onward' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes within its narrative. The story focuses on a quest undertaken by two elf brothers to spend one last day with their deceased father, without incorporating any transgender-specific elements.
The film features female characters Laurel Lightfoot and The Manticore who engage in combat against the Curse Dragon. However, the dragon is a magical construct and not a male opponent. No female character is depicted defeating one or more male opponents in direct physical combat.
Onward is an original story with characters created specifically for the film. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, prior installments, or history whose gender could have been swapped.
Onward is an original animated film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment for its characters to establish a canonical race that could then be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.7
Critic Ratings
8.8
6.1
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