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My Pet Dinosaur

Name: My Pet Dinosaur
Director: Matt Drummond
Released: 2017
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2017

Director

Matt Drummond

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

My Pet Dinosaur is a traditional family adventure that emphasizes escapism and classic storytelling elements. The narrative follows a standard hero’s journey centered around a child and a fantastical creature. The film maintains traditional demographic and social norms. It lacks the intentionality required to challenge established cultural hierarchies or introduce layered diversity. Ultimately, the production adheres to conventional genre expectations, prioritizing narrative stability over disrupting social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does My Pet Dinosaur have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or narratives related to LGBTQ+ identities. Relationships follow typical social structures without incorporating queer themes.

How does My Pet Dinosaur portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a young male protagonist. While Abbie offers a peer relationship, their roles adhere to traditional gender norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is My Pet Dinosaur?

Limited

The cast appears to be predominantly of a similar racial background. There is no indication of significant racial diversity or a non-Anglo-Saxon majority.

How does My Pet Dinosaur represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film follows a conventional family adventure format. It avoids delving into complex moral issues or systemic oppression.

Does My Pet Dinosaur include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible evidence of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. The storyline centers on discovery and protection without addressing disabilities.

Present on Screen

Adheres to classic adventure clichés that offer a sense of wonder and escapism for family audiences.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, neurodivergent characters, or physical disabilities.
Features a relatively homogeneous cast that lacks significant racial or ethnic diversity.
Relies on traditional gender roles rather than challenging established social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

When a young boy named Jake accidentally makes a new friend in an experiment gone wrong a troubled town is plunged into chaos. But with the creature rapidly evolving every day, Jake finds it increasingly difficult to keep his new pet secret. Jake's friends and new girl Abbie realize they are not the only ones interested in this strange, mischievous little dinosaur and soon discover that the only thing more mysterious than what it is, is who is looking for it.

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