PhiloLittle Lord Fauntleroy (1936)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
An American boy turns out to be the heir of a wealthy British earl. He is sent to live with the irritable and unsentimental aristocrat, his grandfather.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
An American boy turns out to be the heir of a wealthy British earl. He is sent to live with the irritable and unsentimental aristocrat, his grandfather.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloYouTubePrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film subtly critiques rigid aristocratic class distinctions by championing egalitarian kindness and American democratic ideals as transformative forces, leading to a more benevolent exercise of power.
This 1936 film features a cast that is predominantly white, aligning with the historical context of its production and setting. The narrative centers on traditional themes of family and class without incorporating modern DEI critiques or explicitly portraying traditional identities in a negative light.
Secondary
The film implicitly champions virtues such as kindness, compassion, and community responsibility through its protagonist, Cedric. These values, deeply rooted in Christian ethics within its English setting, are presented as transformative, leading to the moral redemption of his grandfather and the betterment of the community.
The film "Little Lord Fauntleroy" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a young boy's relationship with his aristocratic grandfather, focusing on family, social class, and personal transformation. Consequently, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate within the story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1936 film "Little Lord Fauntleroy" is an adaptation of the 1886 novel. All major characters, including Cedric Errol and the Earl of Dorincourt, maintain their original genders as established in the source material.
The 1936 film "Little Lord Fauntleroy" adapts Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel. All major characters, originally depicted as white in the source material, are portrayed by white actors in the film, with no changes to their established racial identities.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
6.7
Critic Ratings
8.6
N/A
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