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The Wrong Tutor

The Wrong Tutor

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

2019

Director

David DeCoteau

Runtime

90 minutes

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The film follows a traditional suspense-thriller format focused on domestic intrigue and interpersonal deception. It emphasizes established genre conventions rather than integrating diverse perspectives or dismantling social norms. The narrative centers on a conflict between a tutor and a family unit, sticking closely to standard genre formulas without engaging with complex identity politics or disrupting conventional social hierarchies. Overall, the film does not show a clear effort to explore or challenge complex social structures or identity issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Wrong Tutor have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on tensions between a male athlete, his mother, and a female tutor, all assumed to be heterosexual and cisgender.

How does The Wrong Tutor portray gender?

Limited

The story relies on traditional male and female stereotypes, such as the strong male athlete and the manipulative woman, without challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Wrong Tutor?

Minimal

The characters represent a typical Western family setting with no indication of diverse racial backgrounds or multi-layered stories.

How does The Wrong Tutor represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story unfolds within a conventional Western domestic setting, focusing on personal conflicts without addressing broader cultural or institutional issues.

Does The Wrong Tutor include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters dealing with physical, neurological, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

  • The film successfully adheres to the suspense-thriller genre conventions.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks diverse perspectives and engagement with complex identity politics.
  • The film relies on traditional gender stereotypes without challenging social hierarchies.
  • There is no representation of racial, cultural, or disability-related the way different parts of someone's identity overlap.

Official Synopsis

When star high school athlete Eric needs help with his school work, Emily convinces Eric's mother Carol, that she is perfect tutor for her son but she has other reasons to that stem beyond helping him with his homework.

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