You are here:

Another Mother

Name: Another Mother
Director: Anthony C. Ferrante
Released: 2020
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2020

TV-14

Director

Anthony C. Ferrante

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Another Mother operates as a conventional genre thriller that prioritizes traditional domestic stability. The narrative structure is built around milestones and established social norms rather than addressing multiple layers of diversity. The film lacks meaningful representation across most categories, focusing instead on a standard survival plot. It reinforces existing social hierarchies by centering on the idealized nuclear family unit. Ultimately, the work functions as a standard thriller that avoids challenging systemic norms or offering diverse perspectives.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Another Mother have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story follows a typical romance between Kristen Carter and Ryan Munson, centered around heterosexual relationships. It doesn't include any non-binary identities or critiques of traditional romantic structures.

How does Another Mother portray gender?

Fair

Kristen is the main character in a survival scenario. However, the plot revolves around traditional feminine aspirations such as marriage and motherhood, rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Another Mother?

Minimal

The narrative does not provide specific details about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the cast. There is no evidence of diverse casting or representation of non-Anglo-Saxon characters.

How does Another Mother represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film emphasizes the sanctity of marriage and the nuclear family, reinforcing these traditional structures. It does not offer any critique of these societal norms.

Does Another Mother include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. The tension in the story is driven entirely by external threats to the protagonist.

Present on Screen

The film features a clear, central female protagonist navigating a high-stakes survival conflict.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies heavily on traditional gender roles and domestic milestones.
There is a complete lack of racial, ethnic, or disability representation.
The story reinforces traditional social structures without offering diverse viewpoints.

Official Synopsis

After accepting his proposal, hospitality queen Kristen Carter couldn’t be more excited to marry Ryan Munson, and to become a mother to his ten-year-old daughter, Lisa. But, when strange and deadly things start to happen around her, Kristen starts to worry whether she’ll ever see her wedding day at all…

How are these scores produced? →