Family, Adventure, Fantasy  •  2007  •  112 min  •  Older Kids (7+)

The Water Horse (2007)

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The Water Horse (2007)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
6.7

Overview

A lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend.


Starring Cast

Emily Watson  •   David Morrissey  •   Alex Etel


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: Medium

The film is rated 0 because its central narrative focuses on universal, apolitical themes of childhood wonder, grief, and an unlikely friendship, rather than explicitly promoting any specific progressive or conservative ideology.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The movie features traditional casting that aligns with its historical and geographical setting, without any explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on a boy's adventure and the impact of war, and does not include any critical portrayals of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The Water Horse does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a boy's relationship with a mythical creature, making the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements not applicable to this film.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "The Water Horse" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a young boy's discovery and protection of a mythical creature during World War II, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film does not feature any female characters engaging in direct physical combat. The primary female characters, Anne MacMorrow and Kirsty MacMorrow, are not involved in any action sequences that would include fighting male opponents.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is an adaptation of Dick King-Smith's novel. All primary characters, including Angus MacMorrow, Kirsty MacMorrow, and Lewis Mowbray, retain their established genders from the source material in the film adaptation.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "The Water Horse" is an adaptation of a novel set in Scotland, featuring Scottish characters. All major characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the implicit racial background established by the source material and setting.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.4
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6.5

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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7.1

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