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The Troubleshooter

Name: The Troubleshooter
Director: Julien Guetta
Released: 2018
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2018

Director

Julien Guetta

Runtime

84 minutes

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The Troubleshooter is a character-driven dramedy that challenges traditional masculine leadership. By depicting an incompetent male protagonist and a powerful female leader, the film subverts conventional gender roles. However, the film lacks depth in representing LGBTQ+ identities and racial diversity. Without specific data on disability or ethnic backgrounds, the film’s inclusivity is limited to its portrayal of gendered power dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Troubleshooter have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around a heterosexual relationship that sets the plot in motion. There are no characters with non-binary genders or diverse sexual orientations mentioned.

How does The Troubleshooter portray gender?

Fair

The film challenges traditional gender roles by showing Antoinette as a strong, authoritative figure. Alex is portrayed as an ineffective man who doesn't fit the typical masculine mold.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Troubleshooter?

Minimal

The provided information does not offer details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. There is no verifiable evidence of specific ethnic character arcs.

How does The Troubleshooter represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines the strain in family life and the pressures of domestic responsibilities. It questions traditional family structures through a tense mother-son relationship.

Does The Troubleshooter include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical disabilities, mental health issues, or neurodivergent conditions. The film does not provide any information about disability representation.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional masculine leadership by showing an ineffective male protagonist.
Highlights a powerful, authoritative female figure named Antoinette.
Critiques traditional family structures and parental pressure realistically.

Limited or Absent

Does not include visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary characters.
Does not provide verifiable information about racial or ethnic diversity among the cast.
Does not address disability or neurodivergent experiences within the narrative.

Official Synopsis

Alex, 43, is not a man of many responsibilities. He works as a tow truck driver in the car repair garage run with an iron fist by his mother Antoinette. She hopes he will someday take over the business, but Alex manages to consistently prove that he’s not up to the task. One day, he assists a woman whose car broke down and ends up spending the night at her place. The next morning, she is nowhere to be found, and Alex discovers he is alone... with three kids!

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