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My 5 Wives

Name: My 5 Wives
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Released: 2000
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2000

Director

Sidney J. Furie

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

My 5 Wives is a conventional comedy centered around a wealthy developer. It relies on established comedic clichés, focusing on exaggerated social and religious structures for laughs. The film lacks intentionality in representing diverse identities and instead uses these structures as the main source of humor. Ultimately, the work functions as a traditional comedy where the protagonist's personal desires and the chaos of his circumstances drive the plot.

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Category Breakdown

Does My 5 Wives have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on heterosexual marriage and polygamous traditions. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or non-binary gender identities present.

How does My 5 Wives portray gender?

Limited

Female characters mainly serve as objects of desire for the male protagonist. Their roles are secondary to the male lead's desires and whims.

How racially and ethnically diverse is My 5 Wives?

Limited

The cast and setting appear predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon. There is no indication of diverse racial backgrounds or characters of color in positions of power.

How does My 5 Wives represent religion and culture?

Fair

Polygamy and religious traditions are used for comedic effect, treating these institutions as obstacles rather than subjects of critical examination.

Does My 5 Wives include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Engages with specific religious and communal traditions like polygamy through a comedic lens.
Explores the complexities and chaos of managing multiple romantic partners.

Limited or Absent

Lacks LGBTQ+ representation and non-binary gender identities.
Female characters lack significant roles, serving mostly as objects of desire.
The cast and setting lack racial and ethnic diversity.
No visible representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A three times divorced real estate tycoon who thought he was through with love gets more then he bargained for when he invests in some property for a ski resort in Utah.

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