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A Marriage Made in Heaven

Name: A Marriage Made in Heaven
Director: Robert Krantz
Released: 2022
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2022

Director

Robert Krantz

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Marriage Made in Heaven adheres to conventional Western storytelling clichés, focusing on a singular male perspective and personal redemption through religious intervention. The film lacks depth in representing diverse identities and social structures, maintaining a narrow traditional framework. Ultimately, the work reinforces traditional values regarding faith and family without offering progressive representation or narrative subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Marriage Made in Heaven have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on a male protagonist and does not include any non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does A Marriage Made in Heaven portray gender?

Fair

The story emphasizes the emotional journey and vulnerability of a male protagonist, without challenging traditional masculine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Marriage Made in Heaven?

Limited

The protagonist's name suggests Greek heritage, but the film lacks a diverse, multi-ethnic cast or intentional racial blending.

How does A Marriage Made in Heaven represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot relies on traditional Western spiritual frameworks, reinforcing singular religious morality through interactions with a Guardian Angel.

Does A Marriage Made in Heaven include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not depict any visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it feature neurodivergent traits or chronic health conditions.

Present on Screen

The protagonist's Greek heritage adds a specific ethnic touchstone.
The story explores the emotional vulnerability of masculinity through themes of grief and divorce.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
The narrative relies on singular religious frameworks without exploring diverse cultural or secular perspectives.
There is a lack of multi-ethnic ensemble casting or intentional racial diversity within the supporting cast.

Official Synopsis

Demetri Chicopoulos (Robert Krantz) is living a charmed life. He is the host of his hit, daytime talk show, Daytime with Demetri. However, we soon learn that with a recent divorce and the passing of his mother, Demetri's life is more pain than charmed. In a prayerful moment, Demetri kneels and asks God if he could just relive one week of his life. He knows things would turn out differently. Demetri rises and suddenly meets... his Guardian Angel (Tom Arnold). Well, not exactly the type of Guardian Angel one hopes for. The Guardian Angel tells Demetri God heard his prayer... Demetri will get to relive one week of his life. What happens next will change Demetri's life forever.

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