Apple TVDeath to Smoochy (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.1
Overview
Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuchsia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuchsia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central critique of corporate greed, the commercialization of innocence, and the hypocrisy within the entertainment industry aligns with left-leaning values, despite its satirical approach to both genuine and performative social good.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps for its main roles. Its narrative focuses on satirizing the entertainment industry and individual moral failings, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film includes openly gay characters in supporting roles. While Merv Green's portrayal leans on some stereotypes, his sexuality is not ridiculed. A minor storyline features a mob boss's eventual acceptance of his gay son. The overall depiction is present but incidental, neither strongly affirming nor denigrating LGBTQ+ identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Death to Smoochy is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material, historical context, or previous adaptations from which characters' genders could have been established differently, thus precluding any gender swaps.
Death to Smoochy is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. Therefore, no characters had an established race before this production that could be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.3
5.9
Critic Ratings
4.2
3.8
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