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Honor Among Thieves

Honor Among Thieves

Representation Score

0.7/10

Minimal

2021

Director

Brett Bentman

Runtime

84 minutes

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Honor Among Thieves operates as a conventional Western that adheres strictly to established genre clichés. The narrative focuses on an individualistic struggle for survival, prioritizing traditional themes of honor and duty over social deconstruction. The film lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity, offering little for LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial backgrounds. It follows a standard historical framework that favors a homogeneous perspective. While the protagonist's war injuries introduce physical vulnerability, these are used primarily as character motivations rather than meaningful explorations of disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Honor Among Thieves have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities. The narrative focuses solely on a heterosexual male protagonist within a traditional Western setting.

How does Honor Among Thieves portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male protagonist, following conventional Western clichés. There is no indication of women's ability to drive the story or the subversion of masculine hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Honor Among Thieves?

Limited

The narrative follows a standard historical trajectory with a homogeneous cast. There is no mention of diverse casting or non-Anglo-Saxon perspectives.

How does Honor Among Thieves represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes lean toward traditional notions of duty, patriotism, and personal honor. The film lacks any systemic critique or secularist perspectives.

Does Honor Among Thieves include disability representation?

Minimal

While the protagonist is a war veteran with injuries, these appear to be plot devices for motivation. There is no nuanced exploration of disability or neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

  • The film utilizes a classic Western framework centered on individual resilience and personal honor.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ and diverse racial identities.
  • Female characters lack ability to act within the male-driven conflict.
  • Disability is treated as a plot device rather than a nuanced character study.

Official Synopsis

After being injured at war, a civil war veteran returns home to Texas to find he's now enlisted in a new battle; one for his life.

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