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Money

Money

Representation Score

4.6/10

Fair

2016

R

Director

Martín Rosete

Runtime

86 minutes

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Money serves as a genre-driven thriller that dismantles the sanctity of the wealthy domestic life. By portraying protagonists involved in industrial espionage, the film avoids glorifying heroic capitalism. While the film introduces some racial variety and provides a female character with professional ambitions, it remains tied to conventional archetypes. Its strength lies in critiquing class and wealth rather than diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Money have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on straight relationships and traditional romance, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender narratives.

How does Money portray gender?

Fair

Sylvia Dudek demonstrates independence through her career goals, but her actions often respond to the criminal activities of male characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Money?

Fair

The cast includes actors of different races, particularly Jesse Williams. However, the main conflict revolves around a relatively homogenous depiction of the wealthy elite.

How does Money represent religion and culture?

Good

The film criticizes Western capitalist systems by showing the pursuit of wealth as inherently corrupt. The plot highlights the moral instability of the elite.

Does Money include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no focus on visible or invisible disabilities. None of the characters are defined by physical impairments or neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

  • Critiques Western capitalist structures and the corruption of the wealthy elite.
  • Features a female character with professional ambitions and intellectual independence.
  • Includes actors of different races in the ensemble cast.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender narratives.
  • Relies on conventional straight-centered domestic structures and character archetypes.
  • Does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Two wealthy businessmen are about to get away with $5 million in ill-gotten money until their plans are revealed by an uninvited house guest.

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