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The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2013

PG-13

Director

Baz Luhrmann

Runtime

143 minutes

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Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation excels at deconstructing social hierarchies and critiquing the corruption of the American Dream. Its strength lies in a sophisticated narrative critique of capitalism and the emptiness of the elite class. However, the film struggles with demographic breadth. The visual and narrative landscape is largely homogeneous, lacking meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, or characters with disabilities. Ultimately, the film is a stylistic triumph of systemic critique that remains tethered to traditional casting and heterosexual storytelling structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Great Gatsby have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses almost exclusively on heterosexual romantic obsessions. There is a notable absence of queer undertones or non-traditional gender arcs within the Jazz Age setting.

How does The Great Gatsby portray gender?

Fair

Female characters like Daisy Buchanan and Jordan Baker are portrayed with depth rather than as mere stereotypes. They navigate societal traps and professional freedom within a patriarchal era.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Great Gatsby?

Limited

The cast lacks significant racial diversity, focusing instead on Anglo-Saxon social hierarchies. While the Valley of Ashes represents the underrepresented, non-white individuals have minimal ability to act.

How does The Great Gatsby represent religion and culture?

Good

The film offers a sharp critique of Western institutions and the hollow pursuit of the American Dream. Modern music choices highlight the disconnect between tradition and contemporary reality.

Does The Great Gatsby include disability representation?

Minimal

Characters are defined by socioeconomic status and romantic obsession rather than physical or neurological traits. There is no intentional focus on visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Sophisticated deconstruction of the American Dream and capitalist ideals.
  • Nuanced portrayal of women navigating the constraints of a patriarchal society.
  • Postmodern use of music to critique historical social orders.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of meaningful LGBTQ+ representation or queer undertones.
  • Minimal racial diversity within lead roles and social hierarchies.
  • Absence of characters representing neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Nick Carraway arrives in New York in 1922, an era of loose morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick encounters the mysterious millionaire Gatsby and his bewitching cousin Daisy. Soon, Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super-rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. Bearing witness to this new world, Nick pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and unforgettable tragedy -- mirroring our own times and struggles.​

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