Gretel & Hansel (2020)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.0

Overview

Siblings, Gretel and Hansel live in the countryside with their mother. When times are hard and Gretel can't find work, their mother sends them out to fend for themselves. As they journey through the dark forest without c...

Starring Cast

Sophia Lillis • Samuel Leakey • Alice Krige

Where to watch

Philo

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Sophia Lillis • Samuel Leakey • Alice Krige

Where to watch

Philo

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: Medium

The film explores universal themes of female agency, survival, and the corrupting nature of power through a dark fairy tale lens, focusing on individual empowerment and choice rather than explicit political or social commentary.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features some visible diversity in its supporting cast, but its primary roles adhere to traditional casting for the fairy tale. The narrative focuses on a dark, atmospheric retelling of the classic story, exploring themes of survival and agency without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Gretel & Hansel does not include any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on survival, familial bonds, and dark fantasy elements, with no representation of queer identity present in the story.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is an adaptation of the classic fairy tale. The main characters, Gretel, Hansel, and the Witch, retain their established genders from the source material.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film adapts the classic German fairy tale. The main characters, Gretel, Hansel, and the Witch, are portrayed by white actors, consistent with the traditional and culturally understood depictions of these European fairy tale figures. No character's race deviates from established canon or common understanding.