Finding Dory (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Finding Dory2016

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What We Think

Finding Dory is, for the most part, a non-woke outing from Pixar, sticking close to classic storytelling about belonging and perseverance. Outside of the gentle emphasis on accepting differences, it offers little for the modern ideological scorecard crowd to cheer or critique. Consider it a safe swim.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Finding Dory maintains a focus on character-driven storytelling, with Dory's disability and background shaping her arc naturally. Identity factors don't overshadow the plot or her development, and casting choices appear to support the story organically. There is little detectable forced representation or narrative sacrificed for ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film remains neutral regarding religion and avoids undermining family, instead emphasizing reunion and friendship. There’s a bit of modern Pixar sentimentality, but nothing that attacks traditional values or seeks to radically rewrite cultural norms. Family and perseverance are actually key themes.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There's barely any ideological content in the film, let alone monoculture. It keeps the moral lessons universal, perseverance, inclusion, accepting differences, without devolving into overt activism. No obvious caricatured villains representing tradition or alternate views.

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