You are here:

Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story

Name: Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story
Director: Andy Mikita
Released: 2013
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

2013

Director

Andy Mikita

Runtime

88 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story is a conventional biographical drama that prioritizes historical accuracy and celebrates a singular masculine icon. It adheres closely to the social conventions of the mid-20th-century sporting era it depicts. The film reinforces traditional hierarchies of gender, race, and culture. By focusing on the grit and resilience of a legendary male athlete, it provides a standard portrayal of mid-century Americana without exploring the complexities of diverse identities. Ultimately, the narrative structure is built upon established social norms, offering a tribute to athletic legacy without challenging social structures.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any queer identities, focusing instead on the protagonist's traditional domestic and professional life.

How does Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around masculine archetypes of toughness and leadership. Although it features a family unit, the power dynamics center around the male protagonist.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story?

Minimal

The cast and setting reflect the historical lack of racial integration in mid-20th-century hockey, maintaining a predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon profile.

How does Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film highlights traditional Western values such as perseverance and family sanctity, functioning as a tribute to a sporting icon without critiquing institutions.

Does Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story include disability representation?

Minimal

Physical wear from sports is treated as an occupational hazard. The film does not significantly address characters navigating life with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a historically accurate reflection of the demographic realities of professional ice hockey during the mid-20th century.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
Offers limited subversion of traditional gender hierarchies and masculine archetypes.
Does not explore disability or neurodivergence through a lens of character's ability to drive the story.
Maintains a homogeneous racial profile without intentional efforts to diversify the setting.

Official Synopsis

The story of the 1973 hockey season when aging legend Gordie Howe returned to the ice at the age of 44.

How are these scores produced? →