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The Arrangement

The Arrangement

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2013

Director

Kevin Bray

Runtime

90 minutes

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The Arrangement is a conventional psychological thriller that prioritizes genre clichés over progressive social commentary. While it includes ethnic diversity through its lead character, the film lacks a broader commitment to disrupting systemic hierarchies or exploring multi-layered identities. The narrative remains anchored in traditional domesticity and the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender, functioning as a standard character study of obsession and stability rather than a vehicle for social critique or the subversion of established power dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Arrangement have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional structures and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.

How does The Arrangement portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a female protagonist but relies on traditional clichés of female vulnerability, focusing on domestic security rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Arrangement?

Fair

The main character is a Colombian woman who offers a perspective on the immigrant experience. However, her motivations remain within standard genre clichés.

How does The Arrangement represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot reinforces traditional social values and the sanctity of the home within a middle-class suburban setting, without deconstructing Western institutions.

Does The Arrangement include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no identifiable depictions of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities used as central narrative drivers.

Present on Screen

  • The inclusion of a Colombian protagonist provides a perspective on the immigrant experience and upward mobility.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and fails to challenge traditional gender or social hierarchies.
  • The narrative relies on standard thriller clichés rather than exploring deeper systemic or cultural critiques.

Official Synopsis

A Colombian woman moves to Miami to marry an ambitious politician, in an attempt to leave her troubled past behind.

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