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Holiday Date

Name: Holiday Date
Director: Jeff Beesley
Released: 2019
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2019

TV-G

Director

Jeff Beesley

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Holiday Date is a conventional romantic comedy that follows well-established genre clichés. The narrative prioritizes individual emotional resolution and the 'fake dating' setup without exploring diverse identities. The film adheres to traditional structures and social norms, lacking any substantial subversion of existing hierarchies. It functions as a typical piece of seasonal storytelling, offering limited representation or cultural critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Holiday Date have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Brooke, Ethan, and Joel. There are no queer narratives or non-straight identities in the story.

How does Holiday Date portray gender?

Fair

The plot revolves around a female protagonist's emotional journey through a fake dating scenario. It relies on traditional gender roles without challenging these norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Holiday Date?

Limited

The narrative follows typical casting practices for holiday romances. There is no indication of a predominantly non-white cast or efforts to break historical norms.

How does Holiday Date represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses Western holiday traditions and seasonal themes. It emphasizes personal relationships over critiques of religious or capitalist institutions.

Does Holiday Date include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, focused narrative centered on a female protagonist's emotional journey.

Limited or Absent

The story relies heavily on traditional gender roles and lacks queer representation.
The casting and setting follow conventional Western norms without racial or cultural diversity.
There is no visible representation of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When Brooke’s boyfriend, Ethan, breaks up with her just before the holidays, she agrees to go home with Joel, an actor who will pose as her boyfriend.

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