Family, Animation  •  2009  •  40 min

Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand (2009)

Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand poster

Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand (2009)


Rating & Dimensions

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

Viewer Rating
10.0

Overview

You’re invited to join the celebration of fun and friendship with Thomas as he takes off on a series of exciting adventures! Come along with Thomas and the whole Sodor gang for a hot-air balloon ride, a top secret birthday party, a special surprise at the bandstand and more. A nonstop celebration of fun and friendship is leaving the station, so hop aboard and enjoy the festivities waiting up ahead!


Starring Cast

Michael Brandon  •   Robert G. Slade

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film is rated neutral as its narrative focuses on apolitical themes of creative problem-solving and finding a unique way to contribute to a community, rather than promoting any specific political ideology.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

This movie features anthropomorphic trains, which means the concepts of human racial or gender diversity in casting are not applicable. The narrative focuses on simple, positive themes without critiquing traditional identities or explicitly incorporating DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

As an episode from the children's animated series 'Thomas & Friends,' 'Percy and the Bandstand' focuses on simple narratives about trains and friendship. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the story.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

This 'Thomas & Friends' episode features anthropomorphic trains and their adventures. It does not contain any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it address gender identity in any capacity. Therefore, the net impact on the portrayal of transsexual characters and themes is N/A.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film features established characters from the Thomas & Friends franchise, such as Percy, Thomas, and James, all of whom maintain their long-standing canonical male genders. No characters established as one gender in prior canon are portrayed as a different gender in this installment.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film features anthropomorphic trains, which do not possess a race. Human characters, such as Sir Topham Hatt, maintain their established racial depiction from prior canon. Therefore, no characters experienced a race swap.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

10.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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N/A
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10.0

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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