New Showbiz

You are here:
Rainbow Time

Rainbow Time

2016

Director

Linas Phillips

Runtime

91 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

Todd grew up under the strange shadow of his older mentally challenged brother Shonzi. As kids, Shonzi forced Todd to make action movies. As adults he pressures him to share love life details, even showing Shonzi a sex tape he made with an old girlfriend to help him cope when family tragedy hits. When their dad suffers a heart attack, Shonzi (now 40, and still a virgin) moves in with Todd and his new girlfriend Lindsay. Shonzi wants desperately to be included in their relationship like old times. When Shonzi’s begging become threats to reveal secrets from their past, Todd must find the courage to be honest with Lindsay, even if it means the end of their relationship.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

6.3/10

Good


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Fair

The film centers on heteronormative romantic structures between Todd and Lindsay. Despite the title, there is a lack of visible queer agency or non-cisnormative identities.

Gender Representation

Fair

The narrative disrupts hierarchies by focusing on Todd's emotional burden. However, the story remains largely centered on male-driven conflict and fraternal dynamics.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

There is no specific information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, no definitive score can be assigned.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Good

The film critiques the sanctity of the domestic sphere by portraying the family as a source of dysfunction. It prioritizes subjective morality over traditional codes.

Disability Representation

Good

Shonzi is a central character whose neurodivergence is integrated into the core conflict. He possesses significant agency, driving the plot through his own desires and threats.

Strengths

  • Nuanced portrayal of neurodivergence that grants the character significant agency.
  • Effective deconstruction of the traditional family unit and domestic stability.
  • Complex exploration of subjective morality and interpersonal ethics.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lack of visible LGBTQ+ representation or queer agency.
  • Narrative remains heavily centered on male-driven conflict and fraternal dynamics.
  • Absence of information regarding racial and ethnic diversity.

AI Analysis

Rainbow Time is a character-driven study that finds its strength in deconstructing the traditional nuclear family. It avoids the pitfalls of idealized domesticity, instead presenting the household as a site of psychological tension and systemic pressure. The film excels in its nuanced treatment of neurodivergence. By giving Shonzi agency and making his disability a central, complex driver of the plot, the film avoids reductive tropes and presents a realistic, difficult human relationship. However, the film lacks intersectional depth. The narrative remains heavily focused on male-driven conflict and lacks visible representation regarding LGBTQ+ identities or racial diversity, limiting its broader social impact.

How are these scores produced? →

Similar Movies

Movie poster for Elling

Elling

2001

No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 5.3 out of 10

Disoriented

1999

No user ratings available yet
No diversity score available

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.