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Locke

Name: Locke
Director: Steven Knight
Released: 2014
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2014

Director

Steven Knight

Runtime

85 minutes

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Locke is a minimalist character study that emphasizes psychological realism over broad demographic representation. Its main strength lies in challenging traditional gender hierarchies by giving a significant role in driving the story to female characters through dialogue and moral positioning. However, the film remains largely homogeneous, focusing on a specific Western professional class. This limits its exploration of racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Locke have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on heterosexual relationships and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or critiques of heterosexuality. It centers on the consequences of breaking traditional monogamous relationships.

How does Locke portray gender?

Fair

The film challenges traditional gender roles by emphasizing the ability to act of women. Female characters drive the plot through conversations and hold the main character accountable, passing the Bechdel test.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Locke?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly made up of a specific middle-class professional demographic. There is a lack of racial diversity or non-Anglo-Saxon representation.

How does Locke represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines the vulnerability of the capitalist professional class. It shows how personal mistakes can undermine corporate stability and questions the idea of a single, stable moral identity.

Does Locke include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible or invisible disabilities. There are no characters with neurodivergent conditions or disabilities used as a narrative device.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by giving a significant role in driving the story to female characters through conversations.
Successfully passes the Bechdel test through meaningful conversations between female characters.
Uses a postmodern structure to effectively deconstruct the stability of professional and familial institutions.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, maintaining a homogeneous, middle-class professional cast.
Does not provide any representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
Includes no portrayals of visible or invisible disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Ivan Locke has worked hard to craft a good life for himself. Tonight, that life will collapse around him. On the eve of the biggest challenge of his career, Ivan receives a phone call that sets in motion a series of events that will unravel his family, job, and soul.

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