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Hexed

Name: Hexed
Director: Jason Hand, Fawn Veerasunthorn
Released: 2026
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2026

Director

Jason Hand, Fawn Veerasunthorn

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Hexed excels in gender representation by placing a mother and daughter at the center of the action. Their partnership drives the plot, ensuring women control the narrative rather than serving as side characters. Racial diversity is limited but meaningful, with Rashida Jones as a primary lead. However, the absence of broader ethnic representation keeps this score moderate. LGBTQ+ and disability representation are entirely missing from the available material. The cultural themes offer some depth by challenging suburban norms through fantasy. Yet, without more inclusive casting or character identities, the overall diversity remains constrained despite the strong female focus.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hexed have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters appear or are identified in the film. The narrative concentrates on a mother-daughter bond and a standard teenage coming-of-age arc, leaving queer identities entirely absent from the story.

How does Hexed portray gender?

Excellent

Women drive the entire plot as active protagonists. The teenage heroine and her mother team up to solve mysteries, while male characters are relegated to supporting roles, creating a strongly female-centered narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hexed?

Fair

Rashida Jones voices the mother, providing a prominent Black lead. Beyond this casting choice, no other racial or ethnic details are confirmed for the main cast or supporting roles.

How does Hexed represent religion and culture?

Good

The film contrasts suburban life with a magical realm, critiquing ordinary norms. Themes of family secrets and rebellion against expectations anchor the narrative, offering cultural commentary through fantasy.

Does Hexed include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities are shown or identified. The story relies on magical abilities to define difference and power, rather than incorporating disability representation.

Present on Screen

Female-led narrative with both mother and daughter as active protagonists.
Inclusion of a Black actress in a primary, non-stereotypical role.

Limited or Absent

No visible LGBTQ+ representation in the current cast or plot summary.
Lack of confirmed racial diversity beyond one main character.

Official Synopsis

An impulsive and unconventional teenage girl named Billie discovers secret magical abilities which, once unleashed, hurtle her into a spectacle-filled journey out of suburbia and into a vast witch realm called Hexe. Forced to team up with her cautious mother, Alice, they uncover family mysteries that could change the world of witches forever.

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