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Think Big

Name: Think Big
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Released: 1989
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

1989

PG-13

Director

Jon Turteltaub

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Think Big adheres to the conventional narrative structures of late-80s studio comedies. The film focuses on a homogeneous, localized demographic, reinforcing traditional social hierarchies. Male characters drive the plot through athletic achievements, while female characters play supporting roles. This narrow focus on conventional gender roles and racial homogeneity limits the film's inclusivity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Think Big have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a strictly heterosexual storyline, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Think Big portray gender?

Limited

Male characters dominate the narrative, with female characters primarily serving in supportive or relational roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Think Big?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting a homogeneous social environment with limited racial diversity.

How does Think Big represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional Western values and individual achievement through sports, presenting a stable social order without challenging broader societal issues.

Does Think Big include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities, and disability is not a central theme in the film.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, conventional narrative structure typical of successful 1980s teen-centric comedies.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, presenting a homogeneous social environment.
Female characters lack independent roles, appearing mostly in supportive roles to the male lead.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.
The film does not include characters navigating physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Two truckers hired to transport toxic waste across the country get caught up with a teen genius who stows away on their truck.

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