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Fishtronaut: The Movie

Fishtronaut: The Movie

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2018

G

Director

Kiko Mistrorigo, Rodrigo Eba, Celia Catunda

Runtime

88 minutes

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Fishtronaut: The Movie is a traditional family adventure film that benefits from its Brazilian production context. By using anthropomorphic characters, it offers a moderate level of abstract representation that avoids standard human racial hierarchies. However, the narrative lacks intentional multi-layered subversion. It adheres to traditional archetypes and does not feature visible disability representation or explicit LGBTQ+ identities, sticking to standard genre conventions. While the film provides a non-Western perspective, it maintains a standard moral framework. It focuses on universal themes like family and discovery without deconstructing social hierarchies or institutional norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Fishtronaut: The Movie have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-traditional gender identities. It follows typical children's adventure storylines without showing same-sex relationships or gender identity exploration.

How does Fishtronaut: The Movie portray gender?

Fair

The main trio includes a female character named Marina, suggesting a balanced group. However, the female characters seem to fit traditional adventure roles rather than challenge gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Fishtronaut: The Movie?

Fair

As a Brazilian production, the film avoids an Anglo-centric viewpoint. Using anthropomorphic aquatic characters creates a diverse cast that doesn't rely on traditional human racial distinctions.

How does Fishtronaut: The Movie represent religion and culture?

Fair

The storyline centers on family connections and a journey to a big city. It emphasizes traditional adventure values without questioning Western institutions or promoting radical secular ideas.

Does Fishtronaut: The Movie include disability representation?

Limited

There are no characters with visible or hidden disabilities. The protagonists are portrayed as able-bodied individuals driving the plot through physical adventures.

Present on Screen

  • The Brazilian setting offers a non-Western perspective.
  • Anthropomorphic characters enable a diverse, metaphorical approach to identity.
  • The main trio includes a female character, Marina, contributing to a balanced group.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks visible representation of characters with disabilities.
  • There is no explicit exploration of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
  • Female characters adhere to traditional adventure roles rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Fishtronaut, Marina and Zeek travel to the big city in search of Grandpa, only to find that everyone else has mysteriously vanished too.

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