Apple TVThe Caterpillar and the Polliwog (1988)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
Impressed by the proud caterpillar's boast that she will turn into a butterfly when she grows up, a polliwog determines to watch the caterpillar very carefully and turn into a butterfly too.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Impressed by the proud caterpillar's boast that she will turn into a butterfly when she grows up, a polliwog determines to watch the caterpillar very carefully and turn into a butterfly too.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores universal themes of natural transformation, identity, and self-acceptance through the story of a polliwog and a caterpillar, without engaging in political discourse or promoting any specific ideology.
This animated short film features animal characters, meaning the criteria for human racial or gender diversity in casting are not applicable. The narrative focuses on the animals' journey and does not engage with or critique traditional human identities or broader DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "The Caterpillar and the Polliwog" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the natural transformation of its animal protagonists, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a direct adaptation of Jack Kent's children's book, which establishes the Caterpillar as female and the Polliwog as male. There is no indication that the film altered these canonical genders.
The film's primary characters are a caterpillar and a polliwog, which are animals. The concept of human race, and thus a 'race swap,' does not apply to animal characters.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.2
9.0
Critic Ratings
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