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ExPatriot

Name: ExPatriot
Director: Conor Allyn
Released: 2017
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2017

Unrated

Director

Conor Allyn

Runtime

97 minutes

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ExPatriot primarily functions as a conventional genre thriller. It centers a female protagonist within a high-stakes espionage framework, offering a slight departure from typical male-dominated action clichés. However, the film lacks depth in representing diverse identities. While it explores themes of institutional corruption and uses an international setting, it does not clearly depict LGBTQ+ or racially diverse characters. Ultimately, the narrative focuses on a singular protagonist's struggle rather than a broad, diverse ensemble.

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Category Breakdown

Does ExPatriot have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses on traditional thriller elements rather than queer-themed narratives.

How does ExPatriot portray gender?

Fair

Riley Quinn serves as an active, high-stakes protagonist, subverting traditional gender roles. She acts as a whistleblower and combatant, rather than a passive character.

How racially and ethnically diverse is ExPatriot?

Fair

The Colombian setting offers a non-Western geographic context. However, the specific ethnic makeup of the international task force remains unspecified.

How does ExPatriot represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story critiques Western institutions by portraying the CIA as corrupt. Yet, the protagonist's desire to return home indicates a lingering attachment to Western structures.

Does ExPatriot include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the depiction of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in this work.

Present on Screen

The film centers a female protagonist with significant influence and combat skills.
It subverts traditional gender hierarchies by placing a woman in a high-stakes espionage role.
The Colombian setting provides a departure from purely domestic American storytelling.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
There is no visible focus on disability or neurodivergent representation.
The depth of multicultural interaction and racial diversity remains undefined.

Official Synopsis

CIA analyst Riley Quinn lost everything when she blew the whistle on the US government. Hunted into exile, she escaped to Colombia. Two years later, Riley is living a loner lifestyle when suddenly CIA Agent Bill Donovan shows up with an offer. Her name will be cleared if she helps an international task force confiscate millions. Riley accepts the job, but she realizes too late that it's a lie. Pursued by corrupt agents, Riley must battle the demons of her past and find a way back home.

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