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Here Come the Littles

Name: Here Come the Littles
Director: Bernard Deyriès
Released: 1985
Duration: 77 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1985

Director

Bernard Deyriès

Runtime

77 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Here Come the Littles is a family-oriented animation that prioritizes themes of home, family, and the struggle against greed. The narrative relies on a central conflict between a boy, Henry, and his heartless Uncle Augustus, supported by a community of tiny, elf-like creatures. While the film establishes a clear community structure, it lacks significant diversity. The characters are stylized creatures without specific racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities. The human elements are limited to a traditional family dynamic, leaving little room for broader representation. Ultimately, the film functions as a simple adventure about scale and survival. It succeeds in portraying a community protecting its way of life but misses opportunities to include diverse human experiences or identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Here Come the Littles have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film contains no LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex romances. The narrative focuses entirely on the survival of Henry and the Littles.

How does Here Come the Littles portray gender?

Fair

Both male and female characters exist within the Little community. While male characters like Tom and Arlo drive the action, women occupy supporting roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Here Come the Littles?

Minimal

Characters are stylized, elf-like creatures lacking specific racial or ethnic identities. No human diversity is depicted beyond the central human characters.

How does Here Come the Littles represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story centers on a traditional family structure and the preservation of a home. It depicts a community fighting against greed and commercial development.

Does Here Come the Littles include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities are shown. The plot focuses on the physical scale and size of the characters instead.

Present on Screen

Establishes a clear and cohesive community structure among the Littles.
Features a central protagonist, Henry, who provides a relatable drive for family stability.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse human casting and ethnic representation.
Provides no representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Henry's parents are lost in Africa, so he must live with his greedy and heartless Uncle Augustus. In the crevices of the house live the "Littles" kind, elf-like creatures. August enslaves Henry and wants to tear down his house to build a shopping center. Grandpa Little cares for Tom and Lucy, the Littles' children. Tom befriends a vicious cat by removing a splinter from his paw. After a series of adventures, the Littles and Henry get evidence of Augustus' plot to steal Henry's home. Augustus is arrested, the house is saved, and all ends well.

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