NetflixBig Mouth (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy from real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy from real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by openly addressing and destigmatizing puberty, sexuality, and mental health, advocating for self-acceptance and challenging traditional societal norms.
The series demonstrates significant diversity through its casting choices, notably by explicitly re-identifying a main character as a minority and exploring their heritage. The narrative consistently engages with and critiques traditional identities and societal norms, making DEI themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
The show "Big Mouth" features multiple prominent LGBTQ+ characters, including Matthew (gay), Jay (bisexual), and Ali (pansexual). Their identities are explored with nuance, contributing significantly to their character development. While the show uses crude humor, it generally portrays these characters and their experiences with empathy and affirmation, particularly through Matthew's coming-out journey and Jay's self-discovery.
The show frequently features Jewish characters and cultural practices, such as bar mitzvahs and holidays. While often the subject of comedic situations and character neuroses, the portrayal is generally affectionate, normalizing, and explores the complexities of identity within a Jewish cultural context without condemning the faith itself.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Big Mouth is an original animated series that premiered in 2017. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which characters could have been gender-swapped.
Big Mouth is an original animated series that premiered in 2017. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment where their race was established before the series began.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
7.7
Critic Ratings
N/A
8.2
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