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The Naughty List

Name: The Naughty List
Director: Gordon Crum, Jay Surridge
Released: 2013
Duration: 46 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2013

Director

Gordon Crum, Jay Surridge

Runtime

46 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This traditional family animation centers on well-established holiday themes, focusing more on simple moral lessons than on social complexities. The narrative revolves around a redemption arc for two elves, reinforcing conventional moral frameworks without challenging them. The setting and characters adhere to standard genre conventions, limiting opportunities for exploring diverse identities or critical perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Naughty List have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or those who do not identify with their assigned gender at birth. It adheres to a traditional holiday storyline.

How does The Naughty List portray gender?

Fair

The main characters are two young elves who go on a journey of redemption. However, the film does not explore gender roles or dynamics in the North Pole setting.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Naughty List?

Limited

The North Pole setting is portrayed as having a uniform demographic. There is no indication of a diverse cast beyond typical animated genre standards.

How does The Naughty List represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes the importance of the Christmas tradition. It focuses on a moral system of accountability without questioning the cultural institutions surrounding the holiday.

Does The Naughty List include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities featured in the film. Disability is not used as a plot device.

Present on Screen

The film presents a straightforward, character-focused redemption story centered on two young elves.
It offers a traditional adventure suitable for a G-rated family audience.

Limited or Absent

The narrative does not include characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
The setting and cast appear to follow a homogeneous, traditional demographic pattern.
The plot reinforces existing cultural institutions rather than exploring diverse perspectives or moral relativism.

Official Synopsis

After two young elves give Santa and the North Pole food poisoning they must redeem their Naughty List status by finding a way to save Christmas.

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