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The Ridiculous 6

Name: The Ridiculous 6
Director: Frank Coraci
Released: 2015
Duration: 119 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

2015

TV-14

Director

Frank Coraci

Runtime

119 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Ridiculous 6 is a conventional Western comedy that prioritizes slapstick humor and traditional genre clichés over social exploration. The narrative structure revolves around a central male brotherhood, leaving little space for diverse perspectives or overlapping identities. Representation across various categories is minimal or absent. The film adheres to traditional Anglo-centric depictions of the Old West, relying on homogeneous casting and masculine archetypes without challenging them. Ultimately, the film does not attempt to question cultural norms or offer a revisionist view of history. It stays within the bounds of mainstream, broad-appeal comedy.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ridiculous 6 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or perspectives related to non-straight relationships.

How does The Ridiculous 6 portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on the male characters, particularly the six brothers, who play a significant role in driving the plot. Female characters have limited roles that support traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ridiculous 6?

Minimal

The casting is mostly uniform, following typical Western genre standards. There is a lack of racially diverse characters or those with high ability to act.

How does The Ridiculous 6 represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film is a genre spoof that highlights traditional family bonds. It does not incorporate any significant historical or cultural critiques of Western institutions.

Does The Ridiculous 6 include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of visible or invisible disabilities. Physical comedy is used, but no specific disabilities are integrated into the story.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses traditional Western genre clichés to create slapstick comedy.
It maintains a strong focus on the central theme of family bonds and brotherhood.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks meaningful representation of women, who are confined to peripheral roles.
There is a notable absence of racial and ethnic diversity in casting and character development.
The narrative does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When his long-lost outlaw father returns, Tommy "White Knife" Stockburn goes on an adventure-filled journey across the Old West with his five brothers.

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