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The Relationtrip

The Relationtrip

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2017

Not Rated

Director

C.A. Gabriel, Renée Felice Smith

Runtime

90 minutes

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The Relationtrip stands out as a genre-defying comedy that challenges traditional romantic and social hierarchies. By focusing on 'self-proclaimed loners,' it diverges from the typical arcs found in mainstream romantic comedies. Although the film does not feature high levels of racial diversity, it excels in its narrative structure. It prioritizes unique, non-conformist human connections over conventional social milestones. Overall, the film's strength lies in its exploration of unconventional interpersonal dynamics and its resistance to traditional romantic clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Relationtrip have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a 'friend trip' instead of a traditional romantic storyline, disrupting expectations around romance. This approach explores companionship without following typical romantic milestones.

How does The Relationtrip portray gender?

Good

The narrative challenges traditional gender roles by centering characters who reject standard romantic conventions. It avoids common clichés where women are seen as domestic anchors or romantic pursuers.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Relationtrip?

Fair

The cast and synopsis suggest a typical indie-comedy setup with no clear indication of a non-white majority or significant diverse casting.

How does The Relationtrip represent religion and culture?

Good

The story questions traditional family structures and milestones, emphasizing individualistic and non-conformist behavior over conventional social norms.

Does The Relationtrip include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no clear evidence of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the available information.

Present on Screen

  • Subverts traditional romantic comedy clichés by focusing on non-conformist companionship.
  • Challenges conventional gender roles and domestic expectations.
  • Prioritizes personal authenticity over standard social milestones.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks significant racial and ethnic diversity in casting.
  • Provides no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • Does not explicitly confirm specific queer identities or same-sex intimacy.

Official Synopsis

After bonding over their mutual disinterest in relationships, self-proclaimed loners, Beck and Liam, decide to go away together on a ‘friend’ trip where things get weird. Really, really weird.

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