You are here:

The Samaritan

Name: The Samaritan
Director: David Weaver
Released: 2012
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2012

Director

David Weaver

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows the typical structure of a dystopian thriller, focusing on the journey of a male character seeking redemption. It doesn't explore a wide range of perspectives or non-traditional identities. While the setting critiques societal decay, this serves the genre's needs rather than providing a deeper look at cultural or multi-layered issues. The lack of diverse representation limits the film's scope.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does The Samaritan have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't feature any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. The plot focuses on the protagonist's relationships, which don't challenge traditional assumptions about heterosexual relationships.

How does The Samaritan portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male protagonist. While another character named Iris helps him change, she mainly supports him and doesn't have much independence in the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Samaritan?

Limited

The cast is mostly white. The film doesn't use diverse identities to explore social issues or highlight different racial experiences.

How does The Samaritan represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story criticizes distrust in institutions through its dystopian setting. However, this criticism serves the genre's needs rather than deeply exploring religious or cultural issues.

Does The Samaritan include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film doesn't use disability as a key theme or tool for developing characters.

Present on Screen

The dystopian setting effectively critiques institutional distrust and social decay.
The film provides a focused look at the struggle for personal redemption.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional gender roles, limiting female characters to supporting roles.
There is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity among the cast.
The narrative doesn't include characters with disabilities or engage with LGBTQ+ identities.

Official Synopsis

After twenty years in prison, Foley is finished with the grifter's life. When he meets an elusive young woman named Iris, the possibility of a new start looks real. But his past is proving to be a stubborn companion.

How are these scores produced? →