Apple TVSneaks (2025)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.2
Overview
Ty, a misguided, one-of-a-kind designer sneaker, doesn’t know life outside the comforts of his velvet-lined shoebox. After his sister is stolen by a shady collector, Ty must venture into New York City to find and rescue her. In his adventure, Ty meets a ragtag group of footwear friends from all walks of life who help him find the courage to step outside of his shoebox and find his sole-mate.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Ty, a misguided, one-of-a-kind designer sneaker, doesn’t know life outside the comforts of his velvet-lined shoebox. After his sister is stolen by a shady collector, Ty must venture into New York City to find and rescue her. In his adventure, Ty meets a ragtag group of footwear friends from all walks of life who help him find the courage to step outside of his shoebox and find his sole-mate.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly avoids prominent political themes, instead focusing on universal values such as community, family, and courage within an animated sports comedy framework, thus maintaining a neutral stance.
The film is notable for being created by Black artists and featuring diverse characters, contributing significantly to representation in animation. Its narrative emphasizes community, family bonds, and inclusivity, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film, while not overtly religious, embeds positive themes of repentance, forgiveness, and charity, which align with core Christian virtues. It portrays moral growth and a sense of community through characters' actions, reflecting redemptive elements without focusing on specific doctrines.
Based on available information, 'Sneaks' does not feature explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative centers on family, friendship, and adventure, without addressing LGBTQ+ representation or related social issues. Therefore, the net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A due to an absence of depiction.
The provided information indicates that 'Sneaks' is a family-oriented animated sports comedy featuring strong female characters like Maxine, who demonstrates leadership and courage. However, there is no explicit mention or description of any female character engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
The film "Sneaks" is an original production featuring new characters like Maxine and Ty. There is no indication of pre-existing source material or characters whose gender was altered from a prior established canon, aligning with the exclusion for new, original characters.
The film features original anthropomorphic sneaker characters, not human characters with pre-established racial identities from prior source material. Therefore, no race swap can occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
3.8
6.0
Critic Ratings
2.9
4.2
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