Cruella (2021)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.2

Overview

Before she becomes Cruella de Vil, teenage Estella has a dream. She wishes to become a fashion designer, having been gifted with talent, innovation, and ambition all in equal measures. But life seems intent on making sur...

Starring Cast

Emma Stone • Emma Thompson • Joel Fry

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: High

LGBTQ: Positive

Race Swap: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Emma Stone • Emma Thompson • Joel Fry

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film's central narrative champions a punk-rock rebellion against an oppressive, exploitative elite, celebrating the disruptive power of the underdog and the embrace of a non-conformist identity.

Diversity: HighConfidence: High

The film incorporates significant DEI through the explicit race-swapping of a traditionally white character with a minority actor. However, its narrative does not explicitly critique or negatively frame traditional identities, focusing instead on individual character conflicts and ambitions.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

The film features Artie, a gender-nonconforming character, whose flamboyant style and kind nature are depicted with dignity and agency. Artie serves as a loyal ally to Cruella, and their unique identity is celebrated within the narrative without being a source of mockery or conflict, contributing to a net positive portrayal of queer-coded representation.

Race Swap: YesConfidence: High

Jasper, a character consistently depicted as white in the original "101 Dalmatians" source material and prior adaptations, is portrayed by a Black actor in "Cruella" (2021).

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film focuses on strategic and psychological conflict between its female leads, Cruella and the Baroness. Neither character engages in direct physical combat where they defeat one or more male opponents using skill, strength, or martial arts.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "Cruella" introduces new characters and reimagines existing ones from the "101 Dalmatians" canon. All characters with established genders from the source material, such as Cruella, Jasper, Horace, Roger, and Anita, maintain their original genders in this adaptation. No character's gender was changed from their prior canonical portrayal.