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Let Him Go

Name: Let Him Go
Director: Thomas Bezucha
Released: 2020
Duration: 114 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

2020

Director

Thomas Bezucha

Runtime

114 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Let Him Go is a conventional genre thriller that adheres to traditional storytelling and genre structures. The film focuses on rugged individualism and a patriarchal protector, reinforcing existing social hierarchies. By centering on a traditional family unit and avoiding subversion of cultural norms, it remains a classic tale of individualistic heroism.

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Category Breakdown

Does Let Him Go have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. It focuses on traditional family structures without addressing non-straight identities.

How does Let Him Go portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male protector figure, reinforcing traditional masculinity. Female characters mainly play supporting roles in the male lead's journey.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Let Him Go?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the rural setting but lacking diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does Let Him Go represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional Western values and the sanctity of the nuclear family, celebrating individualistic heroism without challenging cultural norms.

Does Let Him Go include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film maintains a consistent, focused atmosphere rooted in traditional Western storytelling.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks ethnic and racial diversity, relying on a homogeneous cast.
Gender roles are limited to traditional archetypes, offering little subversion of patriarchal norms.
There is a complete absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight identities.
The film provides no meaningful depiction of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Following the loss of their son, a retired sheriff and his wife leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas.

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