Disney PlusLilo & Stitch (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
As Stitch, a runaway genetic experiment from a faraway planet, wreaks havoc on the Hawaiian Islands, he becomes the mischievous adopted alien "puppy" of an independent little girl named Lilo and learns about loyalty, friendship, and ʻohana, the Hawaiian tradition of family.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
As Stitch, a runaway genetic experiment from a faraway planet, wreaks havoc on the Hawaiian Islands, he becomes the mischievous adopted alien "puppy" of an independent little girl named Lilo and learns about loyalty, friendship, and ʻohana, the Hawaiian tradition of family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film balances themes of radical acceptance and chosen family, which align with progressive values, with a critique of government and bureaucratic overreach, often associated with conservative viewpoints, ultimately championing universal themes of love and belonging without a strong ideological leaning.
The movie features a diverse main cast, centering on a Native Hawaiian family, which contributes to visible diversity. Its narrative focuses on themes of family and belonging without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
Lilo & Stitch centers on themes of family and belonging, without explicitly featuring or identifying any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. While some character traits, like Pleakley's gender expression, are sometimes interpreted as queer-coded by viewers, the film itself does not present these as identifiable LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Lilo & Stitch (2002) is an original animated film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material. All characters, including Lilo, Stitch, Jumba, and Pleakley, were introduced with their established genders in this film, meaning there is no prior canon from which their gender could have been swapped.
Lilo & Stitch (2002) is an original animated film. Its characters' races were established within this production, with no prior source material or historical figures to reference for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
7.6
Critic Ratings
8.6
7.5
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