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Brewster's Millions

Name: Brewster's Millions
Director: Walter Hill
Released: 1985
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1985

Director

Walter Hill

Runtime

97 minutes

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Brewster's Millions stands out for its progressive casting in the mid-1980s, featuring a Black actor in a central role who play a significant role in driving the story. This choice challenges the era's standard casting practices and avoids stereotypical portrayals. However, the film maintains traditional gender dynamics and lacks LGBTQ+ representation. The story is driven by male-centric goals, and female characters primarily support the male lead's journey. Overall, the film showcases contrasts in diversity. It excels in racial representation and satirical commentary on capitalism while adhering to conventional gender and identity structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Brewster's Millions have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The romantic storyline focuses solely on a traditional heterosexual couple.

How does Brewster's Millions portray gender?

Limited

The main narrative focus is on the male protagonist, who drives the story forward. Female characters play supporting roles and revolve around the male lead's journey, failing the Bechdel test.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Brewster's Millions?

Good

The film breaks 1980s casting norms by featuring a Black actor in a central role. The protagonist navigates the plot through personal wit and socioeconomic challenges.

How does Brewster's Millions represent religion and culture?

Good

The story offers a satirical look at late-stage capitalism, critiquing consumerism by portraying the pursuit of wealth as absurd and meaningless.

Does Brewster's Millions include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There are no plot devices involving characters with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Features a Black lead in a central role with significant influence, breaking 1980s casting norms.
Provides a sharp, satirical critique of consumerism and the mechanics of capitalism.
Avoids racial stereotypes by emphasizing the protagonist's wit and socioeconomic challenges.

Limited or Absent

Lacks LGBTQ+ representation and focuses only on traditional heterosexual relationships.
Fails the Bechdel test, with female characters primarily supporting the male lead's journey.
Does not include any representation or engagement with disability within the narrative.

Official Synopsis

Monty Brewster, an aging minor-league baseball player, stands to inherit $300 million if he can successfully spend $30 million in 30 days without anything to show for it, and without telling anyone what he's up to... A task that's a lot harder than it sounds!

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