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Perfect Game

Name: Perfect Game
Director: Dan Guntzelman
Released: 2000
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2000

Director

Dan Guntzelman

Runtime

96 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Perfect Game is a conventional family comedy that sticks closely to the genre clichés of the early 2000s. The story centers around a traditional mentor-protégé relationship, focusing on a standard coming-of-age sports narrative rather than more progressive or multi-layered themes. By focusing on a young boy and his tough coach, the film reinforces traditional gender roles and cultural norms. It does not offer diverse casting or non-traditional character dynamics, making the narrative feel culturally uniform and predictable.

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Category Breakdown

Does Perfect Game have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It follows a traditional storyline focused on straight relationships.

How does Perfect Game portray gender?

Fair

The main character and his mentor are both male, reinforcing traditional masculine roles of toughness and guidance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Perfect Game?

Limited

There are no high-profile characters of color or actors cast against type. The film seems to stick to homogeneous casting practices typical of its time.

How does Perfect Game represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story aligns with Western ideals of hard work and determination. It follows a conventional moral framework without delving into diverse cultural viewpoints.

Does Perfect Game include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

Offers a clear, traditional mentor-student dynamic appropriate for a family comedy.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
Focuses on traditional masculine roles without exploring diverse gender expressions.
Does not feature high-profile characters of color or actors cast against type.
Adheres to conventional Western moral frameworks without exploring broader cultural perspectives.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

An eleven-year-old boy finds a way of overcoming life's obstacles with the help of a grumpy coach who aids him in having the best summer of his life.

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