7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Stillwater (2020)
Stillwater (2020)
Overview
Siblings Karl, Addy and Michael have a very special next-door neighbor: a wise panda named Stillwater. His friendship and stories give them new perspectives on the world, themselves, and each other.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
Siblings Karl, Addy and Michael have a very special next-door neighbor: a wise panda named Stillwater. His friendship and stories give them new perspectives on the world, themselves, and each other.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on the apolitical themes of parental love, moral compromise, and the search for truth within a complex cultural context, consciously avoiding a clear endorsement or critique of specific political ideologies. Its nuanced portrayal of the protagonist's journey and the ambiguous resolution prevent it from leaning left or right.
The film features a predominantly traditional cast, focusing on a white American father and his daughter. The narrative centers on a personal drama without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes as a central element.
Secondary
The main human characters, Addy, Michael, and Karl, were depicted as white in the original "Zen Shorts" book series. In the "Stillwater" animated show, these characters are portrayed as Black/mixed-race and East Asian, constituting a race swap.
The film "Stillwater" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a father's efforts to exonerate his daughter, who is imprisoned in France, and his personal journey in a foreign culture. There are no elements within the plot or character arcs that pertain to LGBTQ+ identity or experiences.
The animated series "Stillwater" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on three siblings and their panda neighbor, exploring childhood experiences and life lessons without engaging with transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The animated series "Stillwater" is based on the "Zen Shorts" book series. The main characters from the source material, Stillwater, Karl, Addy, and Michael, retain their established genders in the show, with no instances of a character's gender being changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.3
7.6
Critic Ratings
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