8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Song of the Sea (2014)
Song of the Sea (2014)
Overview
The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
8.6
Overview
The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central themes of family, grief, and the rediscovery of heritage through folklore are largely apolitical, balancing universal human experiences with elements that could be interpreted as subtly aligning with both progressive values (nature's importance, emotional authenticity) and conservative values (tradition, family unity) without explicitly promoting either.
The film features traditional casting consistent with its Irish folklore setting, with no apparent intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on family and mythology, presenting traditional identities neutrally without explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Song of the Sea is an animated fantasy film deeply rooted in Irish folklore, focusing on the adventures of two siblings and their family. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plot points, resulting in no depiction of LGBTQ+ elements within the film.
Song of the Sea is an animated fantasy film deeply rooted in Irish folklore, focusing on themes of family, grief, and environmentalism. The narrative does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it explore gender identity in a manner relevant to the rubric. Therefore, there is no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film features original characters and draws upon Irish folklore figures whose on-screen genders align with their traditional mythological portrayals. No established character from source material or prior canon undergoes a gender swap.
Song of the Sea is an original animated film inspired by Irish folklore. Its characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there is no prior source material or established canon from which their race could have been swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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8.0
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9.9
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