Albatross
2011
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The Only Living Boy in New York
Representation Score
5.3/10
Fair
2017
RDirector
Marc Webb
Runtime
89 minutes
Average Rating
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The film focuses on the breakdown of personal relationships, challenging the stereotype of the stable male leader by depicting a flawed father figure. It also provides female characters with significant influence over the story. However, the film’s scope is limited to a narrow demographic, primarily white and upper-middle-class. It does not offer much in terms of racial or ethnic diversity. Additionally, it lacks exploration of disability, LGBTQ+ identities, and non-traditional gender roles.
Category Breakdown
Does The Only Living Boy in New York have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-traditional gender identities.
How does The Only Living Boy in New York portray gender?
The movie challenges traditional gender roles by showing a fallible father figure. Female characters like Johanna play key roles in driving the emotional storyline.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Only Living Boy in New York?
The cast is mostly white and upper-middle-class, lacking diversity in terms of race and ethnicity.
How does The Only Living Boy in New York represent religion and culture?
The film examines moral ambiguity and family dysfunction, favoring personal freedom over strict traditional morals.
Does The Only Living Boy in New York include disability representation?
The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it address neurodivergence or chronic illness.
Present on Screen
- Challenges the stereotype of the stable male leader by showing a flawed father figure.
- Gives female characters significant influence over the emotional storyline.
- Examines moral ambiguity and family dysfunction.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks racial and ethnic diversity within its predominantly white cast.
- Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
- Does not explore LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender roles.
Official Synopsis
When a young man learns that his overbearing father is having an affair, he tries to stop it, only to be seduced by the older woman as well.
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