Disney PlusSleeping Beauty (1959)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Cursed to die by the evil fairy Maleficent when she was a baby, Princess Aurora is sent into hiding under protection from three good fairies. As she grows up far away, Maleficent becomes increasingly determined to seal the princess's fate.
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Cursed to die by the evil fairy Maleficent when she was a baby, Princess Aurora is sent into hiding under protection from three good fairies. As she grows up far away, Maleficent becomes increasingly determined to seal the princess's fate.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative resolution strongly reinforces traditional gender roles, the importance of royal lineage, and predetermined destiny, aligning its dominant themes with conservative values.
This animated film features traditional casting with characters depicted as European fairy tale archetypes, reflecting the mainstream representation of its era. The narrative presents traditional identities in a neutral to positive light, focusing on classic themes without incorporating explicit diversity, equity, or inclusion elements.
Secondary
The film's medieval European setting and moral framework, emphasizing good triumphing over evil, love, and benevolent supernatural intervention, align with virtues broadly associated with Christian values.
The animated film "Sleeping Beauty" (1959) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. Its narrative adheres to traditional fairy tale storytelling, resulting in no portrayal of LGBTQ+ identities to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1959 animated film "Sleeping Beauty" faithfully adapts the classic fairy tale, portraying all major characters, such as Princess Aurora, Prince Phillip, and Maleficent, with the same genders as established in the source material. No characters were depicted with a different gender than their canonical or historical representation.
The 1959 animated film "Sleeping Beauty" is an original adaptation of the European fairy tale. All major characters are depicted as white, consistent with the source material and traditional interpretations, without altering the race of any previously established character.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
6.9
Critic Ratings
9.0
8.5
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