7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter of friendship, found family, and the spirit of giving during a holiday special is inherently apolitical, and its narrative solution emphasizes universal emotional well-being rather than any specific ideological stance.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, primarily through its alien characters and the actors portraying them, without explicitly recasting traditionally white human roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on a lighthearted holiday theme without centralizing explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
Cosmo the Spacedog, originally a male character in the Marvel comics, is portrayed as female in the Holiday Special and other MCU appearances, constituting a gender swap.
The special centers entirely around Christmas, portraying its traditions of gift-giving, celebration, and community as a source of joy and comfort. While the alien characters misunderstand some aspects, the film's narrative embraces the holiday's positive spirit.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the Guardians' efforts to bring joy to Peter Quill, without incorporating any queer identities or relationships.
The film does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a 'N/A' rating for its net impact on transsexual representation.
The special features female characters like Mantis and Nebula. Mantis primarily uses her empathic powers to incapacitate or calm individuals, which falls outside the criteria for physical combat. Nebula does not engage in direct physical combat against male opponents.
All major and legacy characters in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special are portrayed consistently with their established racial or species-based depictions from prior source material or previous installments. No character originally established as one race is portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
7.1
Critic Ratings
9.4
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