7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Molly of Denali (2019)
Molly of Denali (2019)
Overview
An action-adventure comedy that follows the adventures of feisty and resourceful 10-year-old Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl, her dog Suki, and friends Tooey and Trini on their adventures in epically beautiful Alaska.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
An action-adventure comedy that follows the adventures of feisty and resourceful 10-year-old Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl, her dog Suki, and friends Tooey and Trini on their adventures in epically beautiful Alaska.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, primarily through its consistent celebration of Indigenous cultures, environmental stewardship, and community-based problem-solving, without presenting significant counter-perspectives.
The series 'Molly of Denali' demonstrates significant diversity, equity, and inclusion by featuring an Alaska Native lead character and cast, making it a pioneering program for indigenous representation. Its narrative is explicitly centered on celebrating and educating viewers about Alaska Native culture and traditions.
Secondary
Molly of Denali offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters through Aunt Merna and Aunt Carmen, a loving same-sex couple. Their relationship is presented as a normal and accepted part of Molly's extended family, contributing to an inclusive environment without their identity being a source of conflict or negative focus.
Molly of Denali does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the adventures of an Alaska Native girl and her friends, exploring Alaskan Native culture, problem-solving, and informational text skills, without incorporating transgender-related content.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Molly of Denali is an original animated series created for PBS Kids. It does not adapt pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from prior installments. All characters are new and original to the show, thus precluding any gender swaps.
Molly of Denali is an original animated series. Its characters were created for the show and established with their depicted races from its inception, without prior source material or historical basis for comparison.
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7.0
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