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Better Than Sex

Better Than Sex

Representation Score

2.0/10

Minimal

2000

R

Director

Jonathan Teplitzky

Runtime

84 minutes

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Better Than Sex is a conventional romantic drama that emphasizes personal emotional intimacy over broader social or identity-based themes. The film adheres to established cinematic clichés, focusing on a traditional heterosexual relationship within a homogeneous social setting. It lacks characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, presenting a narrow view of adult relationships. By centering on a traditional Western framework, the film avoids challenging systemic norms or providing visibility for diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Better Than Sex have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional romantic relationship without featuring any non-straight or non-cisgender identities. It does not challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Better Than Sex portray gender?

Fair

The story explores the relationship between a man and a woman following conventional patterns. It does not deconstruct traditional gender roles or stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Better Than Sex?

Limited

Set in Australia, the film features a predominantly white cast from middle-to-upper-class backgrounds. The narrative reflects a homogeneous social environment.

How does Better Than Sex represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film follows standard Western romantic drama conventions. It does not critique Western institutions such as religion or the family unit.

Does Better Than Sex include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Focuses on psychological realism and intimate, character-driven storytelling.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks visibility for LGBTQ+ identities and narratives.
  • Features a predominantly white, homogeneous cast.
  • Does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or archetypes.
  • Fails to include representation for disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

After a one-night stand a couple is faced with the terrifying possibility of what they really want.

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