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Period of Adjustment

Name: Period of Adjustment
Director: George Roy Hill
Released: 1962
Duration: 112 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1962

Director

George Roy Hill

Runtime

112 minutes

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Period of Adjustment functions as a character study that challenges the stability of mid-century domesticity. By focusing on a woman's autonomy and a man's identity crisis, it disrupts the era's rigid gender roles. However, the film remains limited by the social norms of its 1962 setting, lacking broader representation of diverse identities. Ultimately, while it offers a nuanced look at the nuclear family and marital stability, it remains a narrow exploration of interpersonal relationships within a homogeneous social framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Period of Adjustment have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on heterosexual marriages and does not depict any non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Period of Adjustment portray gender?

Good

Eleanor challenges the subservient housewife stereotype by prioritizing her emotional autonomy and initiating divorce. The male protagonist also breaks from traditional masculinity by showing vulnerability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Period of Adjustment?

Minimal

The cast and social circles are predominantly white, reflecting the demographic homogeneity of early 1960s American cinema.

How does Period of Adjustment represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story presents marriage dissolution as a complex transition rather than a moral failure, but it does not address broader societal issues.

Does Period of Adjustment include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no depictions of visible or invisible disabilities, neurodivergent traits, or chronic illnesses within the character arcs.

Present on Screen

Challenges the 'subservient housewife' stereotype by giving the female lead a significant role in driving the story.
Breaks traditional masculine leadership by portraying the male protagonist with vulnerability.
Presents marriage dissolution as a complex transition rather than a moral failure.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any representations of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
Shows significant demographic homogeneity with a lack of racial or ethnic diversity.
Provides no inclusion of characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.

Official Synopsis

A newlywed couple on their honeymoon visit friends who are having marital problems of their own.

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