
Caveman
1981

Representation Score
Limited
2009
PG-13Director
Harold Ramis
Runtime
97 minutes
Average Rating
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Year One is a traditional slapstick comedy that prioritizes broad humor over the subversion of social hierarchies. While the ancient settings offer a visually diverse backdrop through various tribal encounters, the film lacks intentionality in its character depth. The narrative relies heavily on established comedic archetypes and conventional hierarchies, avoiding overt harmful stereotypes but failing to challenge traditional norms.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses almost exclusively on the friendship between two male protagonists, with no clear representation of non-straight or non-cisgender identities.
Male characters dominate the narrative, following traditional gender roles. Female characters are often limited to traditional comedic roles without much depth or intellectual development.
The film showcases a variety of tribal groups from different regions, providing a visually diverse backdrop. However, these groups are often used for situational humor rather than deeper character development.
The story operates as a broad adventure comedy without substantial critiques of organized religion or systemic power structures. Moral themes center around protagonist survival rather than challenging institutional dynamics.
There is no meaningful depiction of visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are defined by physical competence or slapstick ineptitude rather than nuanced explorations of neurodivergence or chronic illness.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world.

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