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Swindle

Name: Swindle
Director: Jonathan Judge
Released: 2014
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2014

Director

Jonathan Judge

Runtime

92 minutes

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Swindle functions as a standard genre piece rather than a vehicle for progressive social commentary. The narrative structure stays within traditional comedic constraints, prioritizing a straightforward adventure plot over complex character studies. The film lacks the intentionality required to disrupt social hierarchies and relies on established clichés that favor a homogeneous, male-centric perspective, offering little in the way of multi-layered depth or diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Swindle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows traditional structures typical of family-centric crime comedies and does not engage with LGBTQ+ themes or non-straight identities.

How does Swindle portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on male camaraderie, centered around Griffin and his friend Ben, and relies on standard adventure clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Swindle?

Fair

The narrative lacks indications of a multicultural cast and leans towards a traditional, homogeneous demographic common in mid-budget family comedies.

How does Swindle represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story adheres to traditional Western structures emphasizing individual ownership and material assets, operating within a standard capitalist framework.

Does Swindle include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no identifiable characters with visible or invisible disabilities, and no neurodivergent characters or disability-related plot devices are present.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, accessible narrative structure suitable for its family-oriented comedy genre.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks diverse representation across gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identities.
The narrative fails to challenge traditional hierarchies or offer complex, multi-layered character development.
The plot relies heavily on conventional Western capitalist frameworks and homogeneous demographics.

Official Synopsis

A boy named Griffin finds a valuable multi-million dollar baseball card. After accidentally selling the card for a million dollar loss, he enlists the help of his best friend Ben and his colleagues to regain the baseball card.

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