Apple TVRugrats (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.9
Overview
A reinvention of the beloved 90s cartoon, Rugrats follows a group of adventurous babies as they discover the big world around them. Lead by Tommy Pickles, this toddler crew explores the world from their pint-sized and wildly imaginative perspective.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
A reinvention of the beloved 90s cartoon, Rugrats follows a group of adventurous babies as they discover the big world around them. Lead by Tommy Pickles, this toddler crew explores the world from their pint-sized and wildly imaginative perspective.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film (or series, given the provided IDs) focuses on universal themes of childhood, imagination, and family dynamics from a baby's perspective. Its core subject matter and narrative solutions are overwhelmingly apolitical, consciously avoiding ideological promotion.
The movie features visible diversity within its ensemble cast, including prominent characters from various racial backgrounds, who are original to the series rather than re-castings of traditional roles. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities and does not center on explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The 2021 'Rugrats' revival features Betty DeVille as an openly lesbian character. Her portrayal is positive, depicting her as a strong, supportive mother in a loving relationship with her girlfriend. Her queer identity is presented with dignity and affirmation, integrated naturally into the show's narrative without being a source of conflict or negative stereotypes.
The series portrays Christmas as a time of family, gift-giving, and goodwill, aligning with the positive cultural aspects associated with the holiday without delving into specific theological tenets. The narrative frames it as a cherished tradition.
The show consistently depicts Jewish traditions, particularly Hanukkah and Passover, with respect and educational intent, primarily through the Pickles' maternal grandparents. These portrayals emphasize family, heritage, and the dignity of the faith.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2021 'Rugrats' reboot retains the established genders of its legacy characters from the original series. While some character portrayals or relationships may have been updated, no character's gender was changed.
The 2021 'Rugrats' reboot maintains the established racial depictions of its legacy characters from the original animated series. No core character who was canonically or widely established as one race is portrayed as a different race in this adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.2
6.9
Critic Ratings
8.6
N/A
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