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Good Boys

Name: Good Boys
Director: Gene Stupnitsky
Released: 2019
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2019

Director

Gene Stupnitsky

Runtime

90 minutes

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Good Boys presents a diverse central cast that avoids a monolithic racial presentation. By featuring a multi-ethnic friendship group, the film offers a more nuanced view of modern suburban youth compared to many traditional comedies. However, the narrative remains conventional, focusing on traditional gendered social dynamics and lacking meaningful engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or cultural critiques. Ultimately, while the casting is inclusive, the thematic scope is narrow, focusing primarily on the social anxieties of a male trio within a standard middle-class setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Good Boys have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses almost entirely on the anxieties of young boys and lacks visible LGBTQ+ characters or storylines that challenge traditional social norms.

How does Good Boys portray gender?

Limited

The film emphasizes male bonding and the awkwardness of developing masculinity. Female characters play minor roles and offer few opportunities to challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Good Boys?

Good

A multi-ethnic trio, including a Black protagonist, disrupts the depiction of a homogeneous white suburban experience. This provides an authentic portrayal of contemporary American demographics.

How does Good Boys represent religion and culture?

Fair

Values are rooted in a standard middle-class suburban framework. The film centers on the loss of innocence through a character-driven comedy, avoiding cultural critiques.

Does Good Boys include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant presence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not use neurodivergence or physical disability for character development.

Present on Screen

The central trio includes meaningful racial diversity, including a Black protagonist.
The multi-ethnic casting provides an authentic portrayal of contemporary American demographics.
The film avoids reductive racial stereotypes through its integrated friendship group.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and storylines.
Female characters are relegated to minor roles with limited influence.
There is a notable absence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A group of young boys on the cusp of becoming teenagers embark on an epic quest to fix their broken drone before their parents get home.

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