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Timeline

Name: Timeline
Director: Richard Donner
Released: 2003
Duration: 115 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2003

PG-13

Director

Richard Donner

Runtime

115 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows a standard genre structure for historical adventure, using conventional casting and traditional narrative forms. It does not challenge established social hierarchies or engage with diverse identities effectively. The narrative focuses on survival and time travel, reinforcing traditional themes without significant representation of diverse groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does Timeline have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or representations of non-straight relationships. It focuses on historical themes and time travel.

How does Timeline portray gender?

Limited

The film features several female characters, but the narrative emphasizes male leadership and physical conflict, reinforcing traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Timeline?

Minimal

The cast is primarily made up of white actors, with both the modern and historical settings presented through an Anglo-centric lens.

How does Timeline represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story highlights the historical influence of the Church and the medieval knightly class. Conflicts are framed as temporal issues rather than critiques of religious institutions.

Does Timeline include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Neurodivergence or physical disabilities are not central to the story.

Present on Screen

The film successfully uses the 'fish out of water' cliché to create conflict in a historical setting.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks a significant role in driving the story for female characters, with leadership and physical conflict centered around male protagonists.
The cast is predominantly white, with a lack of ethnic diversity and characters of color with substantial roles.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A group of archaeological students become trapped in the past when they go there to retrieve their professor. The group must survive in 14th century France long enough to be rescued.

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