Apple TVThe Leprechauns' Christmas Gold (1981)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.7
Overview
Sent in search of a Christmas tree, cabin boy Dinty Doyle lands on a mysterious, uncharted Irish island where he accidentally releases a bad-tempered banshee from her pine tree prison. Leprechaun Blarney Kilakilarney knows that in order to survive, the banshee will try to swipe his clan's pot of Christmas gold. With some magical assistance from Lord Patrick, the king of the wee folk, Dinty and Blarney make a plan to outwit the gold-hungry hag before Christmas morning dawns.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Sent in search of a Christmas tree, cabin boy Dinty Doyle lands on a mysterious, uncharted Irish island where he accidentally releases a bad-tempered banshee from her pine tree prison. Leprechaun Blarney Kilakilarney knows that in order to survive, the banshee will try to swipe his clan's pot of Christmas gold. With some magical assistance from Lord Patrick, the king of the wee folk, Dinty and Blarney make a plan to outwit the gold-hungry hag before Christmas morning dawns.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative is centered on a magical quest involving leprechauns and a banshee, culminating in a Christmas resolution. Its themes of folklore, good versus evil, and holiday spirit are apolitical, leading to a neutral rating.
This 1981 animated Christmas special features traditional casting with a predominantly white voice cast and character designs. The narrative presents a straightforward fantasy adventure without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating any explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays the Christmas holiday and its associated spirit of goodwill and magic in a consistently positive and affirming light. While not explicitly theological, the narrative aligns with the benevolent virtues and cultural dignity of the season rooted in Christian tradition.
The animated Christmas special "The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a boy's quest involving leprechauns and a banshee, typical of children's fantasy from its era, with no relevant depictions.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This animated special is an original story, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character genders. Therefore, no characters were canonically established as one gender in prior sources and then portrayed as a different gender in this film.
This film is an original animated television special, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races. Therefore, no characters were canonically established as one race and then portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.2
5.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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