
A Decent Man
2016

2013
Not RatedDirector
Leah Walker
Runtime
79 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
Richard Hunter, a promising young lawyer at a prestigious firm, has the perfect future mapped out. However, a costly mistake with a powerful client has put it all at risk. In a desperate attempt to save his job, Richard and his wife Tara spend the weekend at the cottage of senior partner Preston Westwood.
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks any evidence of non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy. The central relationship is a traditional marriage between Richard and Tara.
Gender Representation
The story focuses on a male protagonist facing a professional crisis. While Tara is present, the film leans toward traditional professional archetypes without subverting gender hierarchies.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The setting of a prestigious law firm suggests a homogeneous, high-status demographic. There is no explicit mention of a diverse cast or race-bent casting.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The plot explores the friction between individual error and powerful institutional demands. It functions as a standard thriller within a traditional social framework.
Disability Representation
No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are identified in the narrative.
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AI Analysis
The film operates within a conventional thriller framework, prioritizing class-based tension and professional jeopardy over identity-driven narratives. The plot centers on a lawyer's struggle to maintain status within established legal and social institutions. Because the story relies on traditional dramatic tropes, it lacks the intersectional casting or systemic subversion necessary to disrupt social hierarchies. The focus remains on the pressures of corporate hierarchies and the consequences of high-stakes professional mistakes.

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