Hugo (2011)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.1

Overview

Hugo is an orphan boy living in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. He learned to fix clocks and other gadgets from his father and uncle which he puts to use keeping the train station clocks running. The only th...

Starring Cast

Asa Butterfield • Chloë Grace Moretz • Christopher Lee

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Asa Butterfield • Chloë Grace Moretz • Christopher Lee

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

Hugo is a largely apolitical film that focuses on universal themes of discovery, purpose, and the magic of cinema. Its narrative champions individual perseverance and the power of human connection to overcome personal challenges and rediscover forgotten legacies, rather than promoting any specific political ideology.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie 'Hugo' features a largely traditional cast, with its main characters predominantly white, reflecting its historical setting. The narrative centers on themes of adventure and the history of cinema, without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes. The film's approach to casting and storytelling does not indicate a focus on diversity, equity, or inclusion.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'Hugo' does not feature any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. Its narrative centers on a young boy's journey and the history of filmmaking, rendering the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements as not applicable.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film 'Hugo' does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. The narrative focuses on adventure, mystery, and the history of cinema, with no significant combat scenes involving female characters.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "Hugo" is an adaptation of Brian Selznick's novel "The Invention of Hugo Cabret." All major characters, including Hugo, Isabelle, and the historical figure Georges Méliès, maintain the same gender as established in the source material or historical record. No characters were portrayed with a different gender than their canonical or historical representation.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "Hugo" is an adaptation of a novel, and its main characters, including Hugo Cabret, Isabelle, and the historical figure Georges Méliès, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depictions in the source material or historical record. No instances of a race swap were identified.