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Wrong Number

Name: Wrong Number
Director: Richard Middleton
Released: 2002
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2002

Director

Richard Middleton

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wrong Number operates as a standard genre thriller typical of the early 2000s. The narrative structure prioritizes individual culpability and the consequences of greed over broader systemic critiques. While the cast features some ethnic variety, the film does not demonstrate an intentional effort to disrupt established social hierarchies. The focus remains on the tumultuous world of Internet stocks and personal ethics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wrong Number have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It follows a conventional thriller framework focused on corporate greed.

How does Wrong Number portray gender?

Fair

Brigitte Bako holds a top-billed role, indicating a strong female presence. However, the financial setting often emphasizes masculine-coded power dynamics and traditional archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wrong Number?

Limited

The cast includes diverse actors like Cas Anvar and Simon Peacock. However, the narrative lacks characters of color who play a leading role in driving the plot.

How does Wrong Number represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on individual morality and crime within a capitalist framework. It offers no significant critique of Western institutions or cultural norms.

Does Wrong Number include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The cast includes diverse actors such as Cas Anvar and Simon Peacock.
Brigitte Bako provides a notable female presence in a top-billed role.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The narrative lacks characters of color who play a leading role in driving the plot.
There is no evidence of characters with disabilities being included.

Official Synopsis

Greed results in murder in the tumultuous world of Internet stocks.

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