HBO MaxPeter & the Wolf (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
A grieving 12-year-old Peter is now in the care of his grandfather after enduring the loss of a parent. Upon hearing stories of a wolf on the loose, Peter decides to explore the vast meadow and forest nearby to try and find the wolf himself. Along the way he encounters creatures who help him on his quest while contending with hunters aiming to win a prize for capturing the wolf.
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HBO MaxBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
A grieving 12-year-old Peter is now in the care of his grandfather after enduring the loss of a parent. Upon hearing stories of a wolf on the loose, Peter decides to explore the vast meadow and forest nearby to try and find the wolf himself. Along the way he encounters creatures who help him on his quest while contending with hunters aiming to win a prize for capturing the wolf.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes and championed solutions emphasize collective cooperation, non-violent conflict resolution, and empathy for the 'other,' aligning with progressive humanist values without explicit partisan messaging.
The film focuses on emotional inclusivity, mental health awareness, and intergenerational dynamics through its reinterpretation of a classic tale. It does not foreground explicit racial or gender diversity in its casting or narrative, nor does it critique traditional identities.
Secondary
Peter & the Wolf (2023) does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. The narrative focuses on universal experiences of grief and personal growth, with no discernible LGBTQ+ representation within its storytelling or visual language. The film's artistic choices are not linked to LGBTQ+ identity.
The 2023 animated short film *Peter & the Wolf* does not feature any female characters engaging in physical combat with male opponents. The narrative focuses on Peter, animals, and hunters, with no scenes depicting women defeating men in close-quarters fights.
The 2023 film *Peter & the Wolf* portrays its characters, including the main character Peter, with genders consistent with the original Sergei Prokofiev story. There is no evidence or information suggesting any character's on-screen gender differs from their established canonical gender.
The film's character depictions, including Peter and his grandfather, do not provide sufficient detail to confirm a race swap. The grandfather's shift from a traditional Russian/Eastern European background to an Irish influence remains within the same broader racial category, which is excluded from the definition of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.3
Critic Ratings
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