6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Shaggy Dog (1959)
The Shaggy Dog (1959)
Overview
Through an ancient spell, a boy changes into a sheepdog and back again. It seems to happen at inopportune times and the spell can only be broken by an act of bravery....
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.0
Overview
Through an ancient spell, a boy changes into a sheepdog and back again. It seems to happen at inopportune times and the spell can only be broken by an act of bravery....
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's primary focus is on a fantastical premise and family comedy, with the Cold War spy plot serving as a generic adventure element rather than a vehicle for explicit political messaging. It does not consciously balance competing viewpoints but rather avoids deep political engagement.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with the traditional casting norms of its release era, and does not include intentional race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative centers on traditional identities without offering any critique or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Shaggy Dog (1959) is a family comedy centered on a boy who transforms into a sheepdog and gets involved in a spy plot. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or storylines, thus offering no portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals or issues within its narrative.
The Shaggy Dog (1959) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot revolves around a magical transformation into an animal, which is distinct from gender identity. Therefore, the film has no net impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1959 film is the original live-action adaptation of the novel 'The Hound of Florence.' The main character, Wilby Daniels, is male, consistent with the male protagonist of the source novel. No established characters from prior canon or history had their gender changed for this film.
The 1959 film "The Shaggy Dog" is an adaptation of Felix Salten's novel "The Hound of Florence." All major characters in the film, as well as their counterparts in the source material, are depicted as white, with no change in racial portrayal from established canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.2
Critic Ratings
6.8
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