Time at the Top
1999
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A Hitch in Time
Representation Score
3.4/10
Limited
1978
Director
Jan Darnley-Smith
Runtime
57 minutes
Average Rating
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A Hitch in Time adheres to the conventional genre clichés of 1970s family science fiction. The narrative centers on a traditional structure involving an eccentric professor and children, emphasizing scientific wonder over social critique. The film's demographic makeup is largely homogeneous, reflecting the standard Western media norms of the time. There is no storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity, with no evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or diverse racial casting. While the inclusion of a female lead provides some gender balance, the film lacks deeper explorations of disability or cultural subversion. It remains a conventional adventure that maintains social stability rather than challenging it.
Category Breakdown
Does A Hitch in Time have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities. It follows typical character types from the late 1970s.
How does A Hitch in Time portray gender?
It features a female lead alongside a male lead, suggesting a dual-protagonist setup. However, there is no indication of challenging traditional gender roles or power dynamics.
How racially and ethnically diverse is A Hitch in Time?
The cast does not show diversity or non-Anglo-Saxon representation. The production reflects the homogeneous demographics typical of 1970s British and Western family media.
How does A Hitch in Time represent religion and culture?
The story focuses on scientific wonder and family adventures. It does not address critiques of Western institutions, capitalism, or religious structures.
Does A Hitch in Time include disability representation?
There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No neurodivergent or physical disability representation is present in the synopsis.
Present on Screen
- Features a female lead to create a dual-protagonist setup with the male lead.
Limited or Absent
- Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
- Does not include diverse racial or ethnic casting beyond Anglo-Saxon norms.
- Does not feature any visible or invisible disability representation or character involvement.
- Does not engage with cultural critiques or non-traditional social structures.
Official Synopsis
Two children help an eccentric professor test his new time machine.
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