The Prince and the Pauper (1990)

Overview
Long ago in a land with an ailing king, there was a pair of boys who looked exactly alike, a pauper called Mickey and the other, the Crown Prince.
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Overview
Long ago in a land with an ailing king, there was a pair of boys who looked exactly alike, a pauper called Mickey and the other, the Crown Prince.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Primary
The film critiques social injustice and the abuse of power, emphasizing empathy for the poor. However, its resolution champions the restoration of a benevolent monarch within the existing system rather than advocating for systemic change, leading to a neutral political stance.
This animated short features traditional casting with established anthropomorphic characters and generic background figures, without explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative, a classic tale of social class and identity, does not include explicit critiques of traditional identities, maintaining a neutral or positive framing.
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The film is set in 16th-century England, a historically Christian society. While religion is not a central theme, the narrative consistently upholds virtues such as justice, compassion, and the moral responsibilities of leadership, which align with the dignity and ethical teachings often associated with Christianity. There is no negative portrayal or critique of the faith.
The animated film "The Prince and the Pauper" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. Its narrative is solely dedicated to the traditional story of mistaken identity and social commentary within a historical setting, resulting in no portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1990 animated film adapts Mark Twain's novel, retaining the original genders for all major characters, including Prince Edward and Tom Canty. No established character from the source material has their gender changed.
The 1990 animated film portrays the characters, originally human, as anthropomorphic animals (Mickey Mouse, Goofy). This change in species does not constitute a race swap, as race is a human characteristic.
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