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Tooth

Name: Tooth
Director: Edouard Nammour
Released: 2004
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2004

TV-G

Director

Edouard Nammour

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tooth functions as a traditional fantasy adventure centered on a quest to restore magic. While the film provides strong ability to act to its female lead, it lacks broader multi-layered complexity. The narrative relies on established cultural milestones and conventional moral frameworks, keeping the story within a standard adventure structure. Ultimately, the film lacks documented representation of LGBTQ+ identities or specific ethnic diversity, focusing instead on a classic hero's journey.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tooth have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly mention non-straight or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around a quest involving fairies and human children.

How does Tooth portray gender?

Fair

A determined female protagonist drives the plot through her own actions. The presence of the legendary Mrs. C highlights a powerful female influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tooth?

Fair

The story includes fairies living among humans, but specific ethnic backgrounds are not detailed. The fantasy setting offers potential metaphors for diversity without clear examples.

How does Tooth represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot centers on protecting traditional Western holidays such as Christmas and Easter. The narrative follows a conventional framework without critiquing these traditions.

Does Tooth include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The story does not address neurodivergence or chronic illnesses.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist actively drives the plot.
The inclusion of a legendary female figure, Mrs. C, emphasizes a female-centric power structure.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender character arcs.
There is no explicit evidence of diverse racial or ethnic representation.
The narrative follows conventional cultural frameworks without deeper systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

Tooth is a young, feisty Tooth Fairy, who lives in a world called Fairytopia that has lost its ability to use magic. Fed up with the way most fairies have forgotten about magic, she decides to give away all of its money. When Tooth begins to understand how much trouble she is in, she realizes the only person who can help is the legendary Mrs. C, who disappeared, along with magic over 100 years ago. Teaming up with two human children and a number of fairies, who are living incognito amongst humans she sets off on the adventure of a lifetime. Pursued by the evil Plug, a terrifying fairy hunter and his posse, the race is on to save the world before Christmas, Easter and all the holidays are ruined forever.

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