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The F**k-It List

Name: The F**k-It List
Director: Michael Duggan
Released: 2020
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

4.8/10

Fair

2020

TV-MA

Director

Michael Duggan

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The F**k-It List follows a conventional coming-of-age comedy that prioritizes traditional narrative structures over progressive representation. The core conflict centers on academic pressure, but this rebellion does not extend to disrupting social hierarchies regarding race, gender, or sexuality. The film remains largely homogeneous in its demographic portrayal and character dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does The F**k-It List have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film includes no LGBTQ+ characters or storylines, maintaining traditional straight and cisgender relationships without challenging these norms.

How does The F**k-It List portray gender?

Fair

Brett leads the plot while female characters such as Kayla and Stacy mainly serve as romantic interests or reactive figures, reinforcing traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The F**k-It List?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white, depicting an insular, affluent suburban environment. Marcus Scribner appears but his role does not explore racial identity or multi-layered experiences.

How does The F**k-It List represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story criticizes academic elitism and Ivy League pressure, promoting personal fulfillment over meritocratic success. However, it lacks broader analysis of systemic issues related to class, capitalism, or cultural oppression.

Does The F**k-It List include disability representation?

Limited

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does the script address mental health or neurodivergence. The absence of disabled actors or related narrative themes means there is no representation in this category.

Present on Screen

Offers a mild critique of academic elitism and the pressure of Ivy League acceptance.
Includes Marcus Scribner in the cast, adding minor racial diversity to the ensemble.
Focuses on personal growth and experiential learning over rigid meritocratic ideals.

Limited or Absent

Lacks any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines, reinforcing strict the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
Female characters lack ability to act, serving primarily as romantic interests rather than drivers of the plot.
The cast is predominantly white, failing to reflect broader demographic realities or racial identities.
Completely omits disability representation, ignoring mental health and physical limitations entirely.

Official Synopsis

After a prank blows up a studious high school senior's life, he shares a list of certain things he wishes he'd done differently — and maybe still can.

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