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Rams

Name: Rams
Director: Jeremy Sims
Released: 2020
Duration: 119 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2020

PG-13

Director

Jeremy Sims

Runtime

119 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Rams is a localized, character-driven drama that prioritizes a singular, homogeneous perspective. The narrative focuses on the interpersonal dynamics of a specific demographic in remote Western Australia, emphasizing agrarian survival over exploring diverse identities. While the film succeeds as a study of fraternal conflict and the friction between individuals and systemic regulation, it does not disrupt conventional social hierarchies. The storytelling relies on traditional rural archetypes and a masculine-coded framework of problem-solving. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its focused realism rather than demographic breadth.

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Category Breakdown

Does Rams have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story focuses exclusively on male relationships and traditional family structures.

How does Rams portray gender?

Limited

The plot is driven by male characters and the conflict between the two brothers. It operates within a traditional masculine framework of labor and emotional stoicism.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Rams?

Minimal

The setting and casting reflect a highly homogeneous population. There is an absence of diverse ethnic representation within the primary ensemble.

How does Rams represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film critiques institutional authority and bureaucratic pressures on farmers. However, it remains grounded in a traditional worldview regarding land and family.

Does Rams include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities. Character struggles are primarily socioeconomic and psychological in nature.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced critique of institutional authority and bureaucratic agricultural regulation.
Provides a focused, realistic study of agrarian survival and fraternal conflict.

Limited or Absent

Lacks complexity and demographic breadth in its character ensemble.
Operates within a traditional framework that avoids challenging gender or racial hierarchies.
Provides no representation for LGBTQ+ identities or individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In remote Western Australia, two estranged farmer brothers, Colin and Les, are at war. But when Les' prize ram is diagnosed with a rare and lethal illness, authorities order a purge of every sheep in the valley—so the brothers must work together to reunite their family, save their herd, and bring their community back together.

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