Apple TVPenelope (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.9
Overview
Forlorn heiress Penelope Wilhern is cursed, and the only way out is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. But how can she find her soul mate when she's sequestered inside her family's estate with only her parents to keep her company. This untraditional fairy tale about a girl who bucks convention to create her own happy ending.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
Forlorn heiress Penelope Wilhern is cursed, and the only way out is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. But how can she find her soul mate when she's sequestered inside her family's estate with only her parents to keep her company. This untraditional fairy tale about a girl who bucks convention to create her own happy ending.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict critiques superficial beauty standards and champions self-acceptance and individuality over societal conformity, aligning its core message with left-leaning values.
The film features primarily traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on themes of self-acceptance and societal pressures, rather than offering a critical portrayal of traditional identities or making explicit DEI critiques central to its story.
Secondary
The film "Penelope" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a heterosexual romance and a magical curse, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences. Therefore, the net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Penelope is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered for this adaptation.
Penelope is an original story with characters created specifically for this 2006 film. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing the race of any character before their portrayal in the movie.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.7
Critic Ratings
5.3
4.8
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