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House of the Rising Sun

Name: House of the Rising Sun
Director: Brian A. Miller
Released: 2011
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

0.7/10

Minimal

2011

Director

Brian A. Miller

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

House of the Rising Sun is a traditional crime drama that emphasizes personal moral responsibility. The narrative reinforces established social and religious hierarchies without deconstructing them. The film relies on conventional storytelling clichés, focusing on a singular moral framework of sin and redemption. This approach leads to a lack of diverse representation across most categories. Ultimately, the film serves as a classic example of genre filmmaking that upholds traditional authority and spiritual institutions as the primary means for resolving conflicts.

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Category Breakdown

Does House of the Rising Sun have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It does not explore queer perspectives or challenge the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does House of the Rising Sun portray gender?

Limited

The film follows traditional gender roles and domestic expectations. It does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or show non-traditional masculine and feminine dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is House of the Rising Sun?

Limited

The film features a predominantly white cast. There are no characters of color in key roles that drive the plot.

How does House of the Rising Sun represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story is set in a traditional Christian context. It portrays religious and legal systems as crucial for moral guidance and social stability.

Does House of the Rising Sun include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any visible or invisible disabilities. Struggles are framed through addiction and moral failing rather than neurodivergence or physical disability.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, traditional moral framework centered on personal accountability and redemption.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial and ethnic diversity, featuring a primarily white cast.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
The film does not depict characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Gender roles remain strictly conventional without challenging patriarchal leadership or social structures.

Official Synopsis

Ray, an ex-cop, is starting a new life looking to stay out of trouble. One evening, on Ray's watch, the nightclub he works for is robbed and the owner's son is shot dead. As his criminal past is exposed Ray hunts for the person responsible for this crime in an effort to clear his own name. Ray must get to the bottom of this as both the mob and cops start to close in on him as their target suspect.

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