Apple TVPocketful of Miracles (1961)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critiques class snobbery and celebrates the power of community and human compassion to achieve a personal "miracle," but it does so through a non-political solution focused on individual goodwill rather than systemic change, balancing potentially left- and right-leaning interpretations.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast, consistent with its production era, and does not include explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on universal themes rather than critiquing specific identity groups.
Secondary
The film's narrative strongly affirms themes of charity, community, and redemption, which are deeply rooted in Christian virtues. It celebrates acts of kindness and selflessness as 'miracles,' aligning with the positive aspects and dignity of the faith through its characters' actions and overall message.
The film "Pocketful of Miracles" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on traditional heterosexual relationships, family dynamics, and social class, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a remake of the 1933 movie "Lady for a Day," both based on Damon Runyon's short story "Madame La Gimp." All major characters retain their original established genders from the source material and prior adaptation.
The film "Pocketful of Miracles" (1961) is a remake of "Lady for a Day" (1933), based on a Damon Runyon story. All major characters, originally portrayed by white actors in the 1933 version, are also portrayed by white actors in the 1961 film. There is no evidence of any character being canonically established as a different race in the source material or prior adaptations.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.3
Critic Ratings
5.0
N/A
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