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Clockmaker

Clockmaker

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1998

PG

Director

Christopher Coppola

Runtime

90 minutes

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Clockmaker is a genre-driven science fiction adventure that follows conventional storytelling standards from its era. The narrative focuses on a high-stakes journey, prioritizing the preservation of the space-time continuum over social commentary. The film does not intentionally explore complex character studies or challenge existing social hierarchies. Instead, it maintains a traditional perspective on history and social order without disrupting the status quo.

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Category Breakdown

Does Clockmaker have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows traditional adventure stories from the late 1990s. It does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or challenge the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Clockmaker portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist and his team of young adventurers. It lacks strong female characters or those challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Clockmaker?

Limited

The adventure follows a traditional Western setting. There is no indication of a diverse cast or the use of non-human species to represent different cultures.

How does Clockmaker represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative follows a classic hero’s journey that upholds traditional values. The focus on saving the future suggests a preservationist viewpoint rather than a critical look at institutions.

Does Clockmaker include disability representation?

Minimal

The Clockmaker is described as eccentric, but it's unclear if this indicates neurodivergence. There is no clear evidence of characters with specific disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a classic, high-stakes science fiction premise centered on time travel and historical consequences.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks diverse representation across gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Does not challenge traditional social hierarchies or provide complex character depth.
  • Relies on conventional, traditional adventure stories rather than subversive narratives.

Official Synopsis

Fourteen-year-old Henry and his friends are about to change history. Sneaking into the apartment of an eccentric Clockmaker, the kids discover that the old man controls time for the entire world through an incredible array of magnificent timepieces and weird machines. When one of the curious kids accidentally pushes a wrong button and gets launched back in time, the space-time continuum is severely disrupted. As everything begins to change around them, the young adventurers must travel back in time to save their friend...and the future

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