7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Arthur (1996)
Arthur (1996)
Overview
The show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
The show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily focuses on an individual's journey of personal growth and finding love, rather than offering a political critique of class or wealth. While it contrasts the superficiality of the rich with the authenticity of the working class, its narrative solution is entirely personal and apolitical.
The movie features a predominantly white cast with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative focuses on a traditional romantic comedy plot without critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
The animated series 'Arthur' presents a positive and affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes. The marriage of Mr. Ratburn to another man is celebrated by the community and main characters, normalizing same-sex relationships and emphasizing acceptance without any negative framing or conflict.
The series portrays Christmas as a positive cultural event centered on family, generosity, and community spirit, affirming its positive societal role.
The series positively portrays Judaism through characters like Francine Frensky, who celebrates Hanukkah and shares her family's traditions. The narrative presents these practices respectfully, fostering understanding and inclusivity within the diverse community.
The animated television series "Arthur" does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. There are no documented plot points or character arcs within the show that depict or explore transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The animated series "Arthur" (1996) directly adapts characters from Marc Brown's book series. All main and supporting characters maintain the same established gender from the original source material, with no instances of a character being portrayed as a different gender.
The characters in "Arthur" are anthropomorphic animals, not humans. The concept of human race, and thus a "race swap" as defined, does not apply to these characters.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.0
Critic Ratings
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