NetflixWish Dragon (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
Determined teen Din is longing to reconnect with his childhood best friend when he meets a wish-granting dragon who shows him the magic of possibilities....
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Determined teen Din is longing to reconnect with his childhood best friend when he meets a wish-granting dragon who shows him the magic of possibilities....
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film delivers a universal moral fable about prioritizing genuine human connection and personal values over material wealth, offering an apolitical message of individual transformation rather than systemic critique.
Wish Dragon features an entirely Chinese cast and setting, naturally showcasing diversity without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative explores universal themes within its cultural context and does not critique traditional identities.
Secondary
Wish Dragon does not include any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plot points. The narrative focuses on heterosexual relationships and universal themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery, rendering the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements as N/A.
The film does not feature any female characters who engage in and win close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. The primary female character, Lina, is not involved in combat. The Wish Dragon, when manifesting in a female human form, primarily uses magical abilities rather than physical combat skills against male adversaries.
Wish Dragon is an original animated film that introduces its own characters and narrative, drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese folklore. There are no pre-existing canonical characters from specific source material whose gender was altered in this adaptation.
Wish Dragon is an original animated film with characters created for this specific production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historically established racial identities for its characters to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
7.9
Critic Ratings
7.1
5.9
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