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The Time Game

Name: The Time Game
Director: Alister Smart
Released: 1992
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1992

Director

Alister Smart

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Time Game is a conventional family adventure that emphasizes technological wonder and familial connections over social commentary. The plot follows a young boy's journey with his grandfather, adhering to standard genre clichés of the early 1990s. The film lacks intentional efforts to engage with diverse identities or disrupt established social hierarchies. It functions as a straightforward science fiction piece designed for a general audience.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Time Game have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes related to queer identities.

How does The Time Game portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male protagonist and his grandfather, following a traditional family structure without challenging gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Time Game?

Minimal

The racial or ethnic backgrounds of the cast are not specified. The protagonist is named Tony Johnson, but there are no details about his ethnicity.

How does The Time Game represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film relies on traditional Western motifs such as Christmas celebrations and follows conventional family-oriented adventure clichés without critiquing religious or social structures.

Does The Time Game include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions in the film.

Present on Screen

The film provides a classic, family-friendly adventure centered on technological wonder and intergenerational bonds.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks engagement with diverse identities, multi-layered themes, or the subversion of traditional social hierarchies.
The story relies heavily on conventional Western motifs and lacks representation for various racial, ethnic, or disability groups.

Official Synopsis

13 year old Tony Johnson and computer wizard, is of falsely accused of setting fire to his school. He is sent to stay with his grandparents over Christmas. Tony's grandfather invents things. He has designed a game called "The Time Game"...

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