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Clockwise

Name: Clockwise
Director: Christopher Morahan
Released: 1986
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

1986

Director

Christopher Morahan

Runtime

96 minutes

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Clockwise is a conventional comedic character study that adheres to the social and narrative conventions of its era. The film prioritizes established social orders and traditional hierarchies over progressive perspectives. The narrative relies heavily on mid-80s clichés, focusing on a male authority figure and a female character defined by emotional volatility. This approach maintains a standard social framework rather than challenging it. Overall, the work lacks significant diversity in terms of race, LGBTQ+ identity, or disability, reflecting the homogeneous landscape of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does Clockwise have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between a male headmaster and a female student, without any visible non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities. It does not critique traditional social frameworks.

How does Clockwise portray gender?

Fair

The plot relies on traditional gender roles, featuring a male authority figure and a female character defined by emotional instability. It does not challenge established gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Clockwise?

Limited

The narrative reflects the homogeneous social structures typical of mid-80s British media. There is no evidence of diverse ethnic representation or multi-layered casting.

How does Clockwise represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film operates within traditional Western values, emphasizing professional reputation and the nuclear family. The conflict arises from disrupting these social institutions rather than critiquing them.

Does Clockwise include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, character-driven comedic conflict centered on social order and punctuality.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse representation, particularly regarding racial, LGBTQ+, and disability diversity.
The film relies on traditional gender clichés rather than subverting established social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

School headmaster Brian Stimpson is obsessed with timeliness, order, and discipline. Brian misses his train after meticulously preparing a speech for an education conference. With no one else to turn to, he asks young former student Laura Wisely for a ride. Laura, upset over a break-up, agrees to drive him in her parents' car - which alarms her mother and father, who worry that she has run away with a married man and subsequently alert the police.

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