Pete's Dragon (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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Pete's Dragon2016

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What We Think

Pete’s Dragon (2016) is a rare, genuinely non-woke Disney remake. It puts classic storytelling and heart over the latest ideological trends. Traditional families, adventure, and wholesome values take center stage, with little trace of Hollywood virtue signaling. Breathe easy, this one’s not woke.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film tells a straightforward story focused on themes of family, loss, and belonging. Characters are cast traditionally, and identity factors take a clear backseat to storytelling. There’s no sign of forced representation or hyper-competent, flawless diverse characters. The narrative feels organic rather than agenda-driven.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Family bonds and traditional values are actually celebrated. Masculinity and femininity are depicted conventionally, and the film doesn’t attempt to mock, revise, or question foundational cultural or religious themes. There’s genuine warmth toward heritage rather than undermining it.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There is little overt ideology to speak of. Alternative worldviews aren’t caricatured or mocked. The film remains largely apolitical, focusing on adventure and heart over social commentary. No evidence of ideological uniformity or villainization of dissenting perspectives.

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