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Move

Name: Move
Director: Stuart Rosenberg
Released: 1970
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

1970

Director

Stuart Rosenberg

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Move is a period-specific comedic fantasy that emphasizes domestic realism over progressive social commentary. While the protagonist's erotic fiction offers a transgressive theme, the film's structure remains tied to traditional social hierarchies. The narrative lacks the intention to disrupt established power dynamics. It primarily serves as a character study of creative neurosis within a conventional, homogeneous social setting. Ultimately, the film adheres to standard 1970s comedic clichés, offering limited depth in representing diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Move have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional heterosexual marriage and does not include any same-sex relationships or non-binary gender identities.

How does Move portray gender?

Fair

Gender roles adhere to traditional 1950s stereotypes. The story portrays a male creator navigating a household managed by his wife.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Move?

Limited

The setting is homogeneous, focusing on a predominantly white community. The narrative reflects a typical 1970s Anglo-centric social experience.

How does Move represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film examines personal desires within a domestic context. It upholds conventional views of family and society without challenging broader social structures.

Does Move include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Explores the blend of creative escapism and domestic reality through a unique comedic lens.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent non-binary identities or diverse racial backgrounds.
Reinforces traditional gender roles without challenging them.
Does not engage in systemic critiques of social or familial institutions.

Official Synopsis

A young playwright who writes porno novels to overcome a writer's block, lives the fantasies of one of his books, while trying to move with his wife from one apartment into a larger one.

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