You are here:

The Leisure Class

The Leisure Class

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2015

TV-MA

Director

Jason Mann

Runtime

81 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

The film centers on a conventional comedy about social climbing and courtship. It prioritizes traditional clichés of wealth and status over complex, multi-layered storytelling. The narrow focus on social hierarchies leads to a lack of representation across various identity categories. The film does not challenge or subvert existing social or identity-based structures, resulting in limited diversity.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does The Leisure Class have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities. There are no depictions of same-sex relationships or queer-coded characters.

How does The Leisure Class portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a man's pursuit of a wealthy family through marriage. It relies on conventional romantic and socioeconomic clichés, focusing on gendered power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Leisure Class?

Limited

The narrative depicts a homogeneous high society without any characters of color or diverse backgrounds driving the central plot.

How does The Leisure Class represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on wealth and established social hierarchies without critiquing Western institutions or subverting cultural norms.

Does The Leisure Class include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergent or physically disabled characters. The focus remains on the protagonist's socioeconomic ambitions.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a clear, focused comedic premise about social mobility and class dynamics.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks diverse representation, particularly regarding LGBTQ+, racial, and disability diversity.
  • The story relies on traditional, homogeneous depictions of the upper class rather than challenging social hierarchies.
  • There is a notable absence of diverse character identities or non-traditional social perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A man attempts to marry into a wealthy family.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.