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San Andreas

San Andreas

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2015

PG-13

Director

Brad Peyton

Runtime

114 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

San Andreas is a conventional disaster film that prioritizes high-concept spectacle over social commentary. The narrative is built around a patriarchal structure where the male lead drives the plot through physical competence. This focus on the 'protector' archetype limits the ability to act of female characters and keeps the story within a standard Western moral framework. The film includes a diverse supporting cast but centers its narrative around a white, straight-centered family unit. This reinforces existing social norms rather than challenging them. The story celebrates traditional Western values and institutional stability without critiquing broader societal issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does San Andreas have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional nuclear family and does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities. It also does not challenge conventional social structures related to sexual orientation or gender identity.

How does San Andreas portray gender?

Limited

The male protagonist dominates the narrative, embodying the protector archetype. Female characters exhibit survival skills but are primarily defined by their relationships to men.

How racially and ethnically diverse is San Andreas?

Fair

The film features a moderately diverse cast of supporting characters and first responders. However, the central plot revolves around a white protagonist, with diverse representation playing a secondary role.

How does San Andreas represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes Western values, particularly the sanctity of the nuclear family and institutional stability. It does not critique capitalism or traditional morality, instead presenting a binary moral framework.

Does San Andreas include disability representation?

Minimal

Characters with physical impairments are portrayed as temporary obstacles that can be overcome through strength. These impairments are not presented as integral to the characters' identities or ability to act.

Present on Screen

  • The supporting cast and first responders reflect a moderate degree of contemporary urban racial diversity.

Limited or Absent

  • The film relies on patriarchal archetypes, limiting female characters' roles to those defined by their relationships to men.
  • There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities, operating entirely within a straight-centered framework.
  • Disability is framed as a vulnerability to be overcome rather than a nuanced aspect of character identity.
  • The story lacks cultural critique, instead celebrating traditional Western values and institutional stability.

Official Synopsis

In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his estranged daughter.

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