Flatliners
2017
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Representation score: 7.9 out of 10
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Flatliners
Representation Score
5.4/10
Fair
1990
RDirector
Joel Schumacher
Runtime
115 minutes
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Flatliners is a psychological sci-fi drama that emphasizes intellectual inquiry and personal culpability over social diversity. It successfully portrays women as capable scientific peers but lacks racial and LGBTQ+ diversity. The narrative excels in exploring moral relativism and subverting institutional authority. However, it uses psychological distress primarily as a horror element rather than a nuanced exploration of mental health.
Category Breakdown
Does Flatliners have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses solely on cisgender, heterosexual relationships, ignoring LGBTQ+ identities and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth experiences.
How does Flatliners portray gender?
Female characters play key roles in scientific research and are not confined to domestic duties, showcasing their intellectual capabilities.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Flatliners?
The cast is predominantly white and reflects a high-socioeconomic medical academic environment without much racial diversity.
How does Flatliners represent religion and culture?
The story delves into moral relativism and personal guilt, emphasizing individual discovery over institutional ethics.
Does Flatliners include disability representation?
Psychological trauma and mental health issues are portrayed through supernatural elements, serving as plot devices rather than detailed character studies.
Present on Screen
- Women are depicted as intellectually capable and active participants in scientific research.
- The film offers a sophisticated look at moral relativism and subjective truth.
- It effectively challenges institutional authority in favor of personal discovery.
Limited or Absent
- The cast is predominantly white and lacks racial diversity.
- There is a noticeable absence of LGBTQ+ representation.
- Mental health and psychological trauma are used mainly as plot devices rather than detailed character studies.
Official Synopsis
Five medical students experiment with "near death" experiences, until the dark consequences of past tragedies begin to jeopardize their lives.
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