6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Lightyear (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
Legendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion Sox.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Legendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion Sox.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film champions themes of inclusivity, collective effort, and acceptance of the present over individualistic obsession and forced control, exemplified by its diverse character representation and the narrative's resolution.
The film incorporates explicit DEI through the prominent casting of a Black, lesbian character in a significant supporting role, whose family arc is central to the narrative. Traditional identities are portrayed neutrally or positively without critique, with the film focusing on an adventure story rather than social commentary.
Secondary
The film features Alisha Hawthorne, a Space Ranger, in a loving same-sex relationship with Kiko, with whom she raises a child. This depiction is brief but explicit, normalizing a queer family unit without any negative framing or commentary. The portrayal is respectful and affirming, contributing positively to LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream animation.
Lightyear does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. While the film includes a prominent same-sex couple, this representation does not fall under the scope of transsexual depiction as defined by the rubric.
Female characters like Izzy Hawthorne and Darby Steel participate in action sequences, primarily fighting against Zurg's robots. Their victories are achieved through the use of advanced technology, gadgets, and teamwork, rather than direct close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The film "Lightyear" introduces new characters and provides an origin story for Buzz Lightyear, who remains male. No established characters from the "Toy Story" universe or other source material have their gender changed in this film.
Lightyear introduces the 'real' human characters that the Toy Story toys are based on. No human character from the film had a prior canonical or widely established race in previous installments or source material, as they were new depictions. Therefore, no character's race was changed from a previously established one.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.9
Critic Ratings
7.4
6.0
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