8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Little Princess (1987)
A Little Princess (1987)
Overview
Sara Crewe is the pampered daughter of an army colonel in a Victorian London girls' school. But when her father dies, penniless, Sara becomes a skivvy in Miss Michin's school, befriended only by the scullery maid, Becky, her friends Ermengarde and Lottie, a little monkey, a lascar, and the mysterious man next door. Based upon the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
Sara Crewe is the pampered daughter of an army colonel in a Victorian London girls' school. But when her father dies, penniless, Sara becomes a skivvy in Miss Michin's school, befriended only by the scullery maid, Becky, her friends Ermengarde and Lottie, a little monkey, a lascar, and the mysterious man next door. Based upon the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores themes of class disparity and the abuse of power through the story of a young girl's unjust suffering. Its narrative champions individual resilience, kindness, and the triumph of personal virtue over adversity, rather than advocating for systemic change.
The film features traditional casting with no apparent race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on a classic tale of overcoming adversity, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays a strong emphasis on the loving bond between a father and daughter, highlighting the father's role as a benevolent provider and protector. It champions traditional virtues of kindness and resilience, ultimately affirming the importance of a stable and nurturing family environment for children.
The film portrays core Christian virtues like compassion, charity, and resilience as inherently good through Sara's character, contrasting them with the hypocrisy of institutional figures. The narrative affirms the dignity of these virtues despite their misuse by some characters.
The film 'A Little Princess' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on the protagonist's journey through hardship and resilience, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the narrative.
The film "A Little Princess, 1987" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a young girl's experiences at a Victorian boarding school, her fall from wealth, and her resilience amidst adversity. The story focuses on themes of class, imagination, and perseverance.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film adapts Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel. All major characters, including Sara Crewe, Miss Minchin, and Captain Crewe, retain their established genders from the source material. No gender swaps occur.
The 1987 adaptation of 'A Little Princess' features characters whose on-screen portrayals align with their established racial depictions in the original novel. No characters canonically established as one race are portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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