You are here:

Stick Man

Name: Stick Man
Director: Jeroen Jaspaert, Daniel Snaddon
Released: 2015
Duration: 27 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2015

Approved

Director

Jeroen Jaspaert, Daniel Snaddon

Runtime

27 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Stick Man is a classic domestic adventure that prioritizes traditional storytelling structures. The film relies on established clichés of kinship and conventional partnerships to advance its seasonal narrative. The abstract style of the animation focuses on universal archetypes, avoiding specific racial or ethnic markers. This stylistic choice steers the film towards conventional, rather than diverse, representations. Ultimately, the work upholds traditional values by focusing on a nuclear family's return home for Christmas, adhering to standard Western cultural milestones.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Stick Man have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a conventional romantic relationship between Stick Man and Stick Lady Love. There are no indications of queer themes or non-traditional gender identities.

How does Stick Man portray gender?

Fair

The character names follow a strict gender binary. The plot revolves around a traditional father's journey to reunite his family, emphasizing typical masculine and feminine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Stick Man?

Minimal

The use of abstract stick figures prevents any racial or ethnic identification. The abstract style avoids ethnic stereotypes or diversity.

How does Stick Man represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes Western seasonal traditions, particularly Christmas, reinforcing traditional cultural milestones centered around the nuclear family.

Does Stick Man include disability representation?

Minimal

The characters are portrayed as archetypal figures in a seasonal adventure. There are no indications of characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear and cohesive narrative centered on the universal theme of family reunion.
The seasonal setting provides a familiar and comforting structure for family audiences.

Limited or Absent

The use of binary gender naming conventions restricts the exploration of diverse identity frameworks.
The narrative strictly follows traditional romantic structures without incorporating queer themes.
The focus on Western holiday traditions reinforces a narrow cultural perspective.

Official Synopsis

Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three, and he's heading on an epic adventure across the seasons. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas?

How are these scores produced? →