ParaNorman (2012)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.5

Overview

In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock is a boy who can speak to the dead, but no one besides his eccentric new friend, Neil, believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's estranged eccentric uncle tells him of a...

Starring Cast

Kodi Smit-McPhee • Anna Kendrick • Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Where to watch

Prime Video

Google Play

YouTube

Bias Dimensions

Political: Strong Left

Diversity: High

Overview

Starring Cast

Kodi Smit-McPhee • Anna Kendrick • Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Where to watch

Prime Video

Google Play

YouTube

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Primary

Political: Strong LeftConfidence: Medium

The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing systemic prejudice and mob mentality, advocating for empathy and acceptance of differences, and highlighting the need to rectify historical injustices.

Diversity: HighConfidence: High

ParaNorman features visible diversity within its supporting cast, and its narrative strongly critiques traditional societal prejudices and mob mentality by portraying historical figures and modern townspeople negatively due to their fear and misunderstanding of those who are different.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NeutralConfidence: High

ParaNorman includes a minor, incidental depiction of an LGBTQ+ character. The jock Mitch casually mentions having a boyfriend at the film's conclusion, presenting his identity as a normal, non-issue fact without any narrative emphasis or judgment. This brief moment is neither central to the plot nor a source of conflict, resulting in a neutral overall portrayal.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film features female characters such as Courtney Babcock and Agatha Prenderghast. Courtney does not engage in direct physical combat. Agatha's powers are supernatural, and her conflicts are resolved through magical and psychological means, not close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

ParaNorman is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a gender swap could occur.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

ParaNorman is an original animated film featuring characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which a character's race could have been established and subsequently changed.