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Rob the Mob

Name: Rob the Mob
Director: Raymond De Felitta
Released: 2014
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

2014

Director

Raymond De Felitta

Runtime

104 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Rob the Mob is a period-specific crime drama that prioritizes genre authenticity over challenging social hierarchies. It adheres to traditional narrative structures, resulting in a conventional depiction of identity. The film focuses on a specific subset of the American working class, which limits its demographic scope. This focus on a homogeneous community results in low scores for racial and LGBTQ+ representation. While the central protagonists are a couple, the plot's momentum is driven by male-dominated criminal hierarchies, reinforcing traditional gender roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Rob the Mob have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film operates within a conventional framework that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no characters with non-cisgender identities.

How does Rob the Mob portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers around male-dominated social spheres such as the criminal underworld. Women play supportive roles, while male characters drive the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Rob the Mob?

Limited

The film presents a homogeneous social landscape focused on a predominantly white, working-class community. It lacks diverse casting that reflects multiple aspects of identity.

How does Rob the Mob represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses the 'little guy vs. the machine' cliché, focusing on situational ethics and survival rather than exploring religious or capitalist institutions.

Does Rob the Mob include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities. No character arcs are defined by neurodivergence or physical impairment.

Present on Screen

The film maintains historical and genre authenticity by reflecting the specific demographic reality of its 1980s setting.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse casting and representation of multiple aspects of identity.
Gender roles are limited to traditional domestic or supportive positions for women.
The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The true-life story of a crazy-in-love Queens couple who robbed a series of mafia social clubs and got away with it… for a while… until they stumble upon a score bigger than they ever planned and become targets of both the mob and the FBI.

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