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My Boss's Daughter

Name: My Boss's Daughter
Director: David Zucker
Released: 2003
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2003

PG-13

Director

David Zucker

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

My Boss's Daughter is a traditional comedy that focuses on slapstick humor and romantic storylines. The story follows established social norms without challenging them. The film's cast is predominantly white, and it lacks diverse representation. It also avoids addressing systemic issues or progressive viewpoints, sticking to conventional themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does My Boss's Daughter have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film sticks to traditional heterosexual relationships and doesn't include any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex interactions.

How does My Boss's Daughter portray gender?

Limited

The movie follows typical gender roles where the female character is mainly seen as an object of affection, while the male character drives the story forward.

How racially and ethnically diverse is My Boss's Daughter?

Limited

The cast is mostly white, and characters of color have limited roles and depth, showing a narrow range of representation.

How does My Boss's Daughter represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story revolves around standard corporate and family dynamics, without critiquing Western institutions or broader social issues.

Does My Boss's Daughter include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it address neurodivergent or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film consistently delivers high-energy slapstick humor and comedic timing.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, resulting in a homogeneous group of actors.
The story relies on outdated gender stereotypes where women are primarily seen as romantic interests.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
The film does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
The story lacks cultural depth, failing to engage with diverse social or systemic perspectives.

Official Synopsis

When a young man agrees to housesit for his boss, he thinks it'll be the perfect opportunity to get close to the woman he desperately has a crush on – his boss's daughter. But he doesn't plan on the long line of other houseguests that try to keep him from his mission. And he also has to deal with the daughter's older brother, who's on the run from local drug dealers.

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