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Missing Link
Box Office
Flop · 0.3x
Budget$100M
Worldwide Gross$26.6M
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Missing Link

Missing Link

movie·PG·Apr 12, 2019·
Box OfficeFlop · 0.3x
$100M
Budget
$26.6M
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Missing Link

movie
PG
April 12, 2019
Wokeometer Rating
3Based
Audience Woke Score
No Ratings Yet
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke

TL;DR Verdict

Missing Link scores a low 3/10 because it sticks to classic outsider-acceptance themes and character-driven adventure without systemic-oppression framing or activist messaging.

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Detailed Analysis

The supplied research confirms three original characters with no prior source material and no cross-sex casting of established roles; all comparison and performerFacts fields are unresolved.

The Sasquatch character self-names Susan in the plot, with acceptance noted, but unresolved status prevents treating this as confirmed gender-nonconforming representation or identity politics. No evidence of race/gender swaps, systemic-oppression framing, or creator-stated activism appears in the validated data. Children's-media context receives weight, yet the element remains a single character moment rather than a central premise or emotional driver.

Themes of outsider acceptance exist but align with traditional storytelling tropes rather than contemporary social-justice activism. Material uncertainty from the invalidated casting conclusions and unresolved comparisons precludes any higher score or floor. The work therefore registers only minor incidental elements that do not drive narrative centrality. Casting evidence: Casting research is incomplete or contains unresolved comparisons; overall casting fidelity has not been established.

Documented credits include Hugh Jackman as Sir Lionel Frost (voice); Zach Galifianakis as Mr. Link / Susan (voice); Zoe Saldaña as Adelina Fortnight (voice). The casting comparison for Hugh Jackman as Sir Lionel Frost (voice) remains unresolved. The casting comparison for Zach Galifianakis as Mr. Link / Susan (voice) remains unresolved. The casting comparison for Zoe Saldaña as Adelina Fortnight (voice) remains unresolved.

Key Factors

  • Original characters only; no established-role changes confirmed
  • Unresolved performer facts and comparisons block any casting-based ideological claim
  • Single self-naming plot point without verified prominence or activist framing
  • Traditional outsider-acceptance theme, not modern identity politics

Methodology: Each score synthesizes audience discourse, critic and aggregator reception, and press coverage — weighed against the work itself, not any single source.

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Is Missing Link Woke?

We've run a full content analysis on Missing Link and scored it 3/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of woke content is in Missing Link?

Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Missing Link's overall score.

Is Missing Link family-friendly?

Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Missing Link is rated PG. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.

How does Wokeometer score movies?

We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →

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Top Cast

Hugh Jackman
2.2Based

Hugh Jackman

Sir Lionel Frost (voice)

Zoe Saldaña
3.4Based

Zoe Saldaña

Adelina Fortnight (voice)

Zach Galifianakis
4.5Mixed

Zach Galifianakis

Mr. Susan Link (voice)

Stephen Fry
3.8Based

Stephen Fry

Lord Piggot-Dunceby (voice)

Timothy Olyphant
2.3Based

Timothy Olyphant

Willard Stenk (voice)

Emma Thompson
3.6Based

Emma Thompson

Dora the Yeti Elder (voice)

Amrita Acharia
3Based

Amrita Acharia

Ama Lhamu (voice)

Matt Lucas
1.5Based

Matt Lucas

Mr. Collick (voice)

Ching Valdes-Aran
3Based

Ching Valdes-Aran

Gamu (voice)

David Walliams
0.8Based

David Walliams

Mr. Lemuel Lint (voice)

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