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Name: It
Director: Andy Muschietti
Released: 2017
Duration: 135 min

Representation Score

7.9/10

Good

2017

Director

Andy Muschietti

Runtime

135 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film argues that traditional institutions like family and community often fail children, forcing them to create their own support systems. Beverly’s agency and Mike’s wisdom highlight the importance of diverse perspectives in overcoming fear. The Losers’ Club’s bond replaces failed adult structures, emphasizing chosen family over biological ties.

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Category Breakdown

Does It have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

Richie Tozier displays open sexual confidence and uses humor to navigate social dynamics. He is treated as normal within the group. No same-sex romance is depicted.

How does It portray gender?

Good

Beverly Marsh drives the emotional arc and confronts her abusive father. The boys often rely on her insight to overcome fear. Her trauma is treated as a source of strength.

How racially and ethnically diverse is It?

Fair

Mike Hanlon serves as the group’s historian and moral compass. His role is central to the plot’s resolution. Other characters are predominantly white, reflecting the 1980s setting.

How does It represent religion and culture?

Good

Traditional institutions like family and school are framed as sites of trauma. The Losers’ Club functions as a chosen family. It replaces failed traditional structures.

Does It include disability representation?

Good

Bill Denbrough’s stutter and Eddie Kaspbrak’s asthma are portrayed as ongoing parts of their identities. These conditions shape their vulnerabilities and strengths. The film treats these impairments with respect.

Present on Screen

Beverly Marsh confronts her abusive father and leads the group’s emotional journey.
Mike Hanlon provides historical context and moral guidance to the Losers’ Club.
Bill’s stutter and Eddie’s asthma are depicted as consistent character traits.
The group’s bond replaces failed traditional family and community structures.

Limited or Absent

No explicitly identified LGBTQ+ characters beyond Richie’s personality traits.
The cast is predominantly white, with limited diversity in supporting roles.
Religious institutions are largely absent or ineffective in the narrative.
No characters with physical disabilities are depicted beyond Bill’s speech and Eddie’s asthma.

Official Synopsis

In a small town in Maine, seven children known as The Losers Club come face to face with life problems, bullies and a monster that takes the shape of a clown called Pennywise.

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