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The Last Son

Name: The Last Son
Director: Tim Sutton
Released: 2021
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2021

Director

Tim Sutton

Runtime

96 minutes

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The Last Son reinterprets the outlaw mythos without focusing on modern identity representation. It sticks closely to the traditional Western genre, emphasizing a cyclical struggle of lineage and patriarchal control. The film challenges the 'idealized family' cliché by showing a highly dysfunctional and predatory father-child relationship. However, this subversion is rooted in classical tragedy and violent survivalism rather than modern social critiques or diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Last Son have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships within its main storyline.

How does The Last Son portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around traditional masculine roles such as outlaws and sheriffs. Female characters play minor roles and do not significantly influence the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Last Son?

Fair

Set in a Western context, the film adheres to traditional power structures without providing specific racial descriptions to enhance diversity.

How does The Last Son represent religion and culture?

Limited

The movie uses fatalistic themes like curses and prophecies. It portrays a dysfunctional family through a lens of violent survivalism.

Does The Last Son include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges the 'idealized family' cliché by depicting a highly dysfunctional and predatory father-child relationship.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.
Depends on traditional masculine roles with limited female influence or gender subversion.
Does not provide specific racial or ethnic diversity among the cast.

Official Synopsis

Isaac LeMay, a murderous outlaw, learns he is cursed by a prophecy: one of his children will kill him. To prevent this, he hunts down each of his estranged children, including long-lost son Cal. With bounty hunters and Sheriff Solomon on his tail, LeMay must find a way to stop his children and end the curse.

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