
The Assault
2017

Representation Score
Good
2023
TV-MADirector
Mélanie Laurent
Runtime
114 minutes
Average Rating
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Wingwomen disrupts the male-dominated heist genre by focusing on a trio of women. The film emphasizes female professional autonomy and solidarity, moving away from traditional domestic narratives. By highlighting characters with high technical competence and ability to act, the film challenges standard genre expectations. The director’s history of exploring complex female interiority suggests an intentional approach to these non-traditional character arcs. While the film excels in gender representation, specific details about racial and LGBTQ+ identities are not provided, leaving some questions about the full diversity of the ensemble.
Category Breakdown
The film centers an all-female ensemble in a heist setting, moving away from traditional gender dynamics. Specific LGBTQ+ identities are not detailed, but the narrative structure shifts focus from conventional gender roles.
Women play key roles with high technical skills and ability to act, such as professional thieves and drivers. This challenges traditional gender stereotypes and domestic clichés.
The current information does not confirm the specific racial composition of the cast. The score remains moderate due to a lack of character descriptions.
The story examines life outside conventional legal and social structures, challenging traditional views of law and social stability.
There is no information about characters with disabilities.
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Official Synopsis
Tired of life on the run, a pro thief decides to retire — but not before one easy last job with her partner in crime and a feisty new getaway driver.

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