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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2017

PG-13

Director

Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg

Runtime

129 minutes

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The film updates the pirate genre by introducing a highly capable female scientist, providing a modern counterpoint to the traditional masculine dominance of the franchise. However, it leans heavily on conventional storytelling methods, maintaining a focus on heterosexual relationships and standard blockbuster casting. The film fails to challenge broader systemic or ideological frameworks, ultimately functioning as a traditional adventure with updated competencies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on heterosexual relationships and does not include non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy in the main storylines.

How does Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales portray gender?

Good

Carina Smyth stands out as a brilliant scientist who challenges the traditional damsel in distress stereotype by demonstrating her intellectual capabilities alongside the male protagonists.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales?

Fair

The cast includes a mix of diverse backgrounds reflecting the Caribbean's multicultural heritage. However, the story primarily centers around a core group that fits typical blockbuster casting standards.

How does Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales represent religion and culture?

Limited

The storyline follows classic adventure themes, focusing on personal conflicts and mythical treasures without questioning traditional Western institutions or systemic power structures.

Does Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Instead, it portrays idealized archetypes of physical strength and agility.

Present on Screen

  • Carina Smyth challenges the damsel in distress cliché through her scientific expertise.
  • The film showcases a degree of ethnic diversity reflecting the Caribbean's multicultural setting.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and same-sex intimacy.
  • There is no depiction of characters navigating physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • The film adheres to conventional racial and cultural frameworks without challenging them.

Official Synopsis

Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Capt. Jack Sparrow feels the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, the evil Capt. Salazar, escape from the Devil's Triangle. Jack's only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British navy.

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