The film contains no discernible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. All romantic and familial dynamics are centered within traditional heteronormative frameworks.

Annie provides a strong female lead with significant emotional agency and resilience. However, the film relies on traditional archetypes, such as the volatile and unstable Miss Hannigan.

The casting and narrative focus remain largely homogeneous. The film prioritizes a singular, Western-centric experience of the Great Depression without utilizing intersectional casting.

The story critiques institutional failure and corrupt social welfare structures. Ultimately, it follows a rags-to-riches trajectory resolved through individual wealth rather than systemic reform.

There is no significant or intentional representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are defined by socioeconomic status rather than disability.