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In The System

Name: In The System
Director: Max Standley
Released: 2026
Duration: 11 min

Representation Score

0.2/10

Minimal

2026

Director

Max Standley

Runtime

11 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film presents a conventional ensemble of male friends working together to outsmart their school's grading policies. The narrative treats the educational institution as the primary antagonist, with the students' rebellion serving as the central conflict. Representation is limited to the specific characters named in the credits, with no additional diversity or identity elements detailed in the available context.

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Category Breakdown

Does In The System have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters, same-sex romance, or identity-related dialogue appear in the provided synopsis or credits. The narrative focuses entirely on the academic heist plot.

How does In The System portray gender?

Minimal

The cast lists three male characters (Michael, Chris, Alex) and one male character (Grover). No female characters are named in the top billed cast or synopsis.

How racially and ethnically diverse is In The System?

Minimal

The provided cast list includes only surnames without specified ethnicities. The synopsis describes a high school setting but does not detail the racial composition of the student body or the heist crew.

How does In The System represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on the high school grading system, framing institutional authority as the obstacle. Michael and his friends actively circumvent this system to alter their academic standing, treating the school's rules as a barrier to be bypassed.

Does In The System include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with disabilities, impairments, or stigmatized bodies are mentioned in the credits or synopsis. The narrative does not address disability or physical difference.

Present on Screen

A high school setting with a focus on academic grading.
A group of male friends executing a coordinated plan.
Conflict between students and school administration.
A heist-style adventure through ventilation systems.

Limited or Absent

No named female characters in the provided cast list.
No explicit racial or ethnic diversity details in the synopsis.
No LGBTQ+ characters or relationships mentioned.
No disability representation or characters with impairments.

Official Synopsis

When high schooler Michael gets a disappointing score on his exam he bands his friends together to go on a heist through the schools ventilation system in order to try and change his grade.

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