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Under the Autumn Moon

Name: Under the Autumn Moon
Director: Gary Yates
Released: 2018
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2018

TV-G

Director

Gary Yates

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Under the Autumn Moon follows a conventional romantic trajectory that prioritizes traditional storytelling over identity-driven subversion. While the female lead possesses professional drive, the narrative ultimately settles into established genre clichés. The film relies heavily on standard Western pastoral settings and straight-centered romance. This approach maintains social norms rather than exploring diverse perspectives or challenging existing hierarchies. Ultimately, the work functions as a restorative romance that emphasizes personal passion within a familiar, homogeneous framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Under the Autumn Moon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story centers around a heterosexual relationship between a woman and a male ranch owner. No LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender narratives are present.

How does Under the Autumn Moon portray gender?

Fair

Alex is a professional woman who drives the plot through her corporate ambitions. However, her journey follows a traditional arc of finding personal passion through a male-led setting.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Under the Autumn Moon?

Limited

The film utilizes traditional Western pastoral settings common to the romance genre. There is no evidence of a diverse ensemble to challenge historical demographic homogeneity.

How does Under the Autumn Moon represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative celebrates nature and personal discovery within a standard Western capitalist framework. It focuses on restorative romance rather than critiquing social or institutional structures.

Does Under the Autumn Moon include disability representation?

Minimal

The film contains no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist demonstrates professional ambition and drive within a corporate environment.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks LGBTQ+ representation and diverse racial or ethnic casting.
The story adheres to traditional gendered clichés and straight-centered romantic arcs.
There is a lack of representation for characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

While visiting a dude ranch that is a potential acquisition for the outdoor adventure company she works for, Alex, an eager candidate for a big promotion discovers what matters most when she reignites her passion for the great outdoors; and becomes smitten with the ranch’s owner in the process.

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