Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix2007

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What We Think

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix keeps its focus on classic good-versus-evil storytelling, offering minimal woke messaging. Character arcs, moral lessons, and conflicts are mostly universal rather than ideological. All told, a refreshingly non-woke fantasy film by today’s standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

“Order of the Phoenix” is largely focused on plot and character development, rather than shoehorning in contemporary identity politics. There is little to no emphasis on race, gender, or sexuality over magical conflict, rivalry, and loyalty.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film upholds traditional values around friendship, sacrifice, and family. While some authority figures are critiqued (like Fudge and Umbridge), this is portrayed more as a battle against bureaucratic overreach than an attack on family, faith, or masculinity.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

While most heroes are shown with shared values of loyalty and bravery, the film doesn’t go out of its way to mock traditional perspectives or demonize dissent, antagonists are motivated by specific authoritarianism rather than social issues.

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