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Reagan

Name: Reagan
Director: Sean McNamara
Released: 2024
Duration: 141 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2024

PG-13

Director

Sean McNamara

Runtime

141 minutes

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Reagan (2024) is a conventional biographical drama that emphasizes historical accuracy and traditional cultural norms. Set in the mid-to-late 20th century, the film reflects the conservative American landscape of the time, limiting its exploration of diverse identities. While the film offers a nuanced portrayal of personal struggles through Alzheimer's, it does not actively challenge systemic norms. Instead, it upholds the traditional political and domestic structures of the Reagan era. Overall, the film validates the legacy of a prominent Western leader while avoiding critical perspectives on diversity and institutional norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Reagan have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the established relationship between Ronald and Nancy Reagan, without exploring non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Reagan portray gender?

Fair

Nancy Reagan is shown as a strong political and emotional force, rather than a passive figure. However, the film still emphasizes traditional roles in politics and domestic life.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Reagan?

Limited

The story centers on the Reagan family and their political circle, without highlighting the contributions of non-Anglo-Saxon individuals or communities.

How does Reagan represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film celebrates Western capitalism and American patriotism, presenting a KGB agent as a geopolitical contrast but reinforcing traditional American political values.

Does Reagan include disability representation?

Limited

The movie addresses Reagan's battle with Alzheimer's, providing a humanizing perspective but potentially relying on his condition for emotional impact.

Present on Screen

Nancy Reagan is portrayed as a powerful political and emotional figure.
The depiction of Alzheimer's adds a humanizing element to personal struggle.

Limited or Absent

The film does not include non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships.
There is limited representation of non-Anglo-Saxon individuals or communities.
The story reinforces traditional American political values without offering critical perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Told through the voice of former KGB agent Viktor Petrovich, whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Reagan first caught the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood, Reagan overcomes the odds to become the 40th president of the United States.

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