You are here:

The Terminal Man

The Terminal Man

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

1974

PG

Director

Mike Hodges

Runtime

107 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

The Terminal Man is a character-driven film that emphasizes psychological disintegration over social representation. It excels in offering a sophisticated and harrowing depiction of neurological disability and the loss of individual control. However, the film remains anchored in the demographic standards of 1970s science fiction, lacking diversity and reinforcing traditional gender hierarchies.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does The Terminal Man have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives related to non-cisgender identities.

How does The Terminal Man portray gender?

Limited

The narrative focuses mainly on the male experience and intellectual struggles, with female characters playing secondary roles in a male-dominated environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Terminal Man?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon, with no significant inclusion of characters of color.

How does The Terminal Man represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores identity fragmentation through medical ethics and technological intrusion, but it does not strongly emphasize secularism or critiques of traditional institutions.

Does The Terminal Man include disability representation?

Good

The film provides a nuanced exploration of neurodivergence and cognitive fragmentation, giving the protagonist's neurological condition significant narrative complexity.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a nuanced and complex portrayal of neurodivergence and cognitive fragmentation.
  • Gives significant narrative complexity to the protagonist's neurological condition.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks racial diversity, featuring a predominantly white and homogeneous cast.
  • Reinforces traditional gender hierarchies by centering the male experience.
  • Does not include any LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.

Official Synopsis

As the result of a head injury, brilliant computer scientist Harry Benson begins to experience violent seizures. In an attempt to control the seizures, Benson undergoes a new surgical procedure in which a microcomputer is inserted into his brain. The procedure is not entirely successful.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.