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Five

Name: Five
Director: Arch Oboler
Released: 1951
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1951

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Director

Arch Oboler

Runtime

93 minutes

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Arch Oboler’s *Five* is a mid-century drama centered on the psychological impact of an atomic disaster. The film prioritizes the mechanics of survival and psychological tension over any social or identity-based commentary. Given its limited scope and focus on a small, homogeneous group of survivors, the film does not explore the complexities of diverse identities or challenge systemic social structures. Instead, it serves as a speculative drama about human endurance.

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Category Breakdown

Does Five have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+. The narrative focuses solely on survival, with no exploration of sexual orientation or gender identity.

How does Five portray gender?

Fair

The cast includes four men and one woman. Although the female character plays a key role in the survival scenario, the film does not challenge traditional gender roles from the 1950s.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Five?

Limited

The cast is largely uniform, reflecting the homogeneity typical of 1950s cinema. There is no indication of racial or ethnic diversity among the survivors.

How does Five represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story is set within a traditional Western context of survival. It does not present any anti-Western or anti-religious themes, focusing instead on the struggle between humans and nature.

Does Five include disability representation?

Minimal

None of the characters have visible or hidden disabilities. The narrative emphasizes physical and mental resilience without addressing neurodivergence or impairments.

Present on Screen

The female character actively contributes to the survival scenario.
The film offers a focused look at human endurance under extreme conditions.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ diversity.
The narrative does not challenge traditional gender roles or social hierarchies.
There is no representation of disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

The film's storyline involves five survivors, one woman and four men, of an atomic bomb disaster. The five come together at a remote, isolated hillside house, where they try to figure out how to survive.

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