5.0
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Napoleon Dynamite (2012)
Napoleon Dynamite (2012)
Overview
Napoleon Dynamite is an American animated sitcom based on the 2004 cult film of the same name. The series was created by Jared and Jerusha Hess and developed by the Hesses and Mike Scully. The series follows the adventures of Napoleon Dynamite in the small town of Preston, Idaho. The Hesses came up with the idea for the series after filming Napoleon Dynamite. It originally ran on Fox from January 15, 2012, to March 4, 2012, before being cancelled.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.0
Overview
Napoleon Dynamite is an American animated sitcom based on the 2004 cult film of the same name. The series was created by Jared and Jerusha Hess and developed by the Hesses and Mike Scully. The series follows the adventures of Napoleon Dynamite in the small town of Preston, Idaho. The Hesses came up with the idea for the series after filming Napoleon Dynamite. It originally ran on Fox from January 15, 2012, to March 4, 2012, before being cancelled.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter of social awkwardness, high school life, and family dynamics is inherently apolitical. Its narrative focuses on individual self-acceptance and personal triumphs rather than promoting or critiquing any specific political ideology.
The movie features some visible diversity in its supporting cast, but its primary roles are predominantly white without explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on character-driven humor rather than explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film "Napoleon Dynamite" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is entirely devoid of queer representation, focusing instead on the quirky lives and social challenges of its main characters in a small-town setting.
The film "Napoleon Dynamite" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the quirky lives of its main characters in a small Idaho town, with no plot points or character arcs related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2012 animated series 'Napoleon Dynamite' is a direct adaptation of the 2004 film, retaining all established characters with their original genders. No canonical characters from the source material were portrayed as a different gender in the animated series.
The 2012 animated series is a direct adaptation of the 2004 live-action film, featuring the original voice cast reprising their roles. All characters maintain their established racial portrayals from the source material.
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