Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, the music-filled movie follows Sofia, an average girl whose life suddenly changes when her mother marries the king and she is whisked off to live in a castle with her mom, new step-father, King Roland II, and step-siblings, Amber and James. Along the way this ordinary girl learns to navigate the extraordinary life of royalty, and in the process makes everyone around her feel special.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, the music-filled movie follows Sofia, an average girl whose life suddenly changes when her mother marries the king and she is whisked off to live in a castle with her mom, new step-father, King Roland II, and step-siblings, Amber and James. Along the way this ordinary girl learns to navigate the extraordinary life of royalty, and in the process makes everyone around her feel special.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is apolitical, focusing on universal themes of personal growth, kindness, and family integration. It champions inner virtues over superficial status, a message widely accepted across the political spectrum.
The film features a traditional cast of characters, primarily white, with no intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative positively frames traditional identities and does not incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a young girl's journey into royalty and family dynamics, with no elements related to queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film introduces original characters for the Sofia the First universe. The only established character, Cinderella, maintains her canonical female gender. No characters previously established as one gender are portrayed as a different gender.
All characters in "Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess" are original creations for this specific animated production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which their race could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
7.4
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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