As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined to become her best friend. When Clifford magically undergoes one heck of a growth spurt, becomes a gigantic dog and attracts the attention of a genetics company, Emily and her Uncle Casey have to fight the forces of greed as they go on the run across New York City. Along the way, Clifford affects the lives of everyone around him and teaches Emily and her uncle the true meaning of acceptance and unconditional love.
As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined to become her best friend. When Clifford magically undergoes one heck of a growth spurt, becomes a gigantic dog and attracts the attention of a genetics company, Emily and her Uncle Casey have to fight the forces of greed as they go on the run across New York City. Along the way, Clifford affects the lives of everyone around him and teaches Emily and her uncle the true meaning of acceptance and unconditional love.
The film's left-leaning bias stems from its central conflict, which champions acceptance of the unique and community solidarity against a greedy biotech CEO seeking to exploit a magical creature for profit, aligning with themes of anti-exploitation and inclusivity.
The movie features a visibly diverse supporting cast, but its central characters align with traditional casting. The narrative promotes themes of acceptance and embracing differences without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making specific DEI themes central to the plot.
Clifford the Big Red Dog does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a young girl's bond with her oversized dog, with no elements related to queer identity present in the story or character arcs.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. The primary conflict involves a young girl protecting her giant dog from an antagonist, with no close-quarters fighting by female characters.
The film adapts the established characters of Clifford and Emily Elizabeth Howard, maintaining their original genders. New characters introduced in the movie do not constitute gender swaps of pre-existing canonical figures.
The film adapts the children's book series. Key human characters like Emily Elizabeth Howard are portrayed by actors matching their established race in the source material. New characters introduced in the film do not constitute race swaps.
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