Apple TVRock Dog (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
Overview
When a radio falls from the sky into the hands of a wide-eyed Tibetan Mastiff, he leaves home to fulfill his dream of becoming a musician, setting into motion a series of completely unexpected events.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
When a radio falls from the sky into the hands of a wide-eyed Tibetan Mastiff, he leaves home to fulfill his dream of becoming a musician, setting into motion a series of completely unexpected events.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around universal themes of individual passion versus traditional duty and family expectations, resolving through personal growth and the integration of new ideas within a community context, without promoting specific political ideologies.
The animated film 'Rock Dog' features a diverse cast of anthropomorphic animal characters, which contributes to a neutral representation score as human racial or gender casting considerations are not applicable. The narrative focuses on universal themes of pursuing dreams and family relationships, without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film respectfully portrays a traditional Tibetan Mastiff village, whose culture is implicitly linked to Buddhist principles of peace, community, and duty. The narrative treats this cultural backdrop with dignity, even as it explores a character's journey to pursue individual dreams.
The animated film "Rock Dog" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on a young mastiff's pursuit of a music career, with no explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ representation present.
The film features Darma, a female red panda, who is a musician. While she is present during confrontations with the wolf antagonists, she does not engage in or win any direct physical combat against male opponents. The primary physical conflicts are handled by male characters.
The film "Rock Dog" is an adaptation of the graphic novel "Tibetan Rock Dog." An analysis of the main characters and their source material counterparts indicates no instances where a character's established gender was altered for the film adaptation.
Rock Dog features anthropomorphic animal characters, primarily dogs, cats, and sheep. As these characters do not possess human racial identities, the concept of a 'race swap' as defined does not apply to this animated film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.0
6.2
Critic Ratings
4.7
4.8
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