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The Contract

Name: The Contract
Director: Bruce Beresford
Released: 2006
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2006

Director

Bruce Beresford

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film adheres to traditional dramatic conventions, using specific casting choices to introduce layers of racial and class-based complexity. It avoids harmful stereotypes but lacks the depth needed to fully address diverse identities or underrepresented perspectives. While the narrative explores power dynamics and the transactional nature of success, it remains focused on individual ethics rather than systemic issues. The representation of gender and race adds some nuance but does not fundamentally challenge established social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Contract have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any prominent LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It sticks to traditional romantic and professional roles without engaging with queer identities or non-conforming gender expressions.

How does The Contract portray gender?

Fair

The film highlights a power imbalance between a young female protagonist and an older male figure. While the protagonist holds professional power, the film does not significantly challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Contract?

Fair

Including Morgan Freeman as a wealthy and influential character adds a nuanced perspective on how race intersects with economic and social power.

How does The Contract represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story critiques capitalist structures through the lens of artistic progress. It examines the cost of success without providing a deeper look at systemic issues.

Does The Contract include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any significant characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There are no character arcs centered around physical impairments or neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

The casting of Morgan Freeman provides a nuanced portrayal of a Black character in a position of significant economic and social power.
The film avoids harmful stereotypes and explores complex power imbalances through its protagonist's professional ability to act.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and does not engage with non-conforming gender expressions.
There is a complete absence of characters defined by physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The film does not actively challenge traditional gender hierarchies or provide a systemic critique of capitalist structures.

Official Synopsis

Attempting to recover from a recent family trauma by escaping into the woods for a peaceful hiking trip, an ex-lawman and his young son stumble across a dangerous contract killer.

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