7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
Upon learning that he is from New York City, a wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost father. A musical adventure.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Overview
Upon learning that he is from New York City, a wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost father. A musical adventure.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around an outsider finding acceptance, with the solution being the formation of a diverse, chosen family that celebrates unique identities, aligning strongly with progressive values of inclusion and self-acceptance.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI through its intentional and diverse casting, featuring a prominent parental role filled by a minority actor and a wide range of voice talent. Its narrative explicitly centers on themes of identity, acceptance, and the celebration of unique individuals forming a chosen family, strongly promoting inclusivity and challenging conventional norms.
Secondary
The film features Bertie, a transgender woman, as a central and positively depicted character. Her identity is revealed and accepted without prejudice, portraying her with dignity, complexity, and agency. The narrative's stance is affirming, contributing positively to LGBTQ+ representation.
Arlo the Alligator Boy features Alia, a trans woman, as a positively portrayed character within Arlo's found family. Her identity is presented with dignity and respect, integrated naturally into the narrative without relying on stereotypes or negative framing. The film's overall depiction of Alia is affirming and supportive.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Arlo the Alligator Boy is an original animated film, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters introduced are new and original to this production, therefore no character has a pre-established canonical gender to be swapped.
Arlo the Alligator Boy is an original animated film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters with established racial identities to compare against, thus no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.8
Critic Ratings
8.5
N/A
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