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The Simpsons Movie
movie·PG-13·Jul 27, 2007·
Box OfficeHit · 7.0x
$75M
Budget
$527.1M
Gross
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The Simpsons Movie
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The Simpsons Movie
movie
PG-13
July 27, 2007
Wokeometer Rating
2Based
0/10
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
The Simpsons Movie stays laser-focused on the Simpson family's slapstick antics and classic humor with no character changes or activist messaging. This delivers safe, neutral entertainment that earns a low 2/10 wokeness score.
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Detailed Analysis
The Simpsons Movie (2007) delivers traditional animated comedy centered on the established Simpson family and Springfield's absurd antics, with no race, gender, or sexuality alterations to any characters.
The plot device of Homer dumping pig waste into Lake Springfield triggers an EPA dome over the town, but this serves slapstick escalation and family reconciliation rather than activist framing; Al Jean explicitly described the core message as 'a man should listen to his wife.' Lisa's cleanup efforts and seminar ('An Irritating Truth') parody environmental concern in the vein of the show's long-running satire, while Green Day's failed lecture on the environment is met with immediate rejection by the townspeople. Religion receives equal comedic treatment through Grampa's prophecy and church scenes.
No creator statements emphasize social justice or inclusion mandates, and the 2007 release predates modern DEI controversies tied to the franchise. Reception focused on humor and box-office success without identity-politics debates.
Key Factors
- Environmental pollution as comedic plot device and satire target, not systemic critique
- Lisa's activism subplot functions as parody rather than endorsement
- No established-character changes or identity-focused casting/themes
- Core premise remains family redemption and town absurdity in classic Simpsons style
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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Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
DEI Casting & Representation Mandates
Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
Corporate & Creator Activism
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Is The Simpsons Movie Woke?
We've run a full content analysis on The Simpsons Movie and scored it 2/10 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 The Simpsons Movie?
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 The Simpsons Movie's overall score.
Is The Simpsons Movie family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). The Simpsons Movie is rated PG-13. 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 →
