
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019

Representation Score
Excellent
2017
PG-13Director
Rian Johnson
Runtime
152 minutes
Average Rating
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Rian Johnson’s installment serves as a postmodern critique of the traditional hero's journey. It achieves this by breaking down established mythologies and replacing rigid structures with nuanced, identity-driven complexities. The film excels in showcasing strong female characters and a diverse cast. However, it falls short in providing explicit LGBTQ+ visibility and prominent disability representation.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include explicit representations of same-sex relationships or non-binary gender identities. While character motivations are flexible, the lack of clear LGBTQ+ characters affects the overall score.
Characters like Rey, Leia, and Rose Tico play strong roles in driving the narrative. The portrayal of Luke Skywalker as vulnerable and disillusioned challenges traditional male protector roles.
The film features a diverse cast, including characters like Finn and Rose Tico, which helps create a globalized aesthetic rather than a Western-centric one.
The film questions the dogmatic nature of the Jedi Order by introducing situational complexity, especially through Kylo Ren's rejection of traditional good versus evil archetypes.
The film focuses on psychological trauma and the mental burdens of legacy, but does not feature characters with visible or neurodivergent disabilities as central plot drivers.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.

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