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Son of Flubber

Name: Son of Flubber
Director: Robert Stevenson
Released: 1963
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1963

Director

Robert Stevenson

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Son of Flubber is a classic mid-century comedy that emphasizes slapstick humor and domestic stability over social commentary. The film adheres to conventional narrative structures reflective of the era's cultural norms regarding family and professional hierarchy. The narrative reinforces existing social and demographic homogeneity. It does not aim to challenge conventional clichés or offer diverse representation, instead reflecting the conventions of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does Son of Flubber have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or identities outside of traditional heterosexual relationships. It focuses solely on conventional romantic and familial structures.

How does Son of Flubber portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles follow mid-century norms. Female characters like Betsy play supporting roles, while the male protagonist drives the plot through his scientific efforts.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Son of Flubber?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white, with no visible racial or ethnic diversity in the academic and suburban settings.

How does Son of Flubber represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative upholds traditional Western values and the stability of the nuclear family. It does not engage with secularism, religious critique, or anti-capitalist themes.

Does Son of Flubber include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any physical or neurodivergent disabilities. All characters are portrayed as able-bodied.

Present on Screen

The film offers a light-hearted and enjoyable glimpse into mid-century scientific pursuits and domestic life.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ diversity, presenting a very homogeneous worldview.
Gender roles are strictly traditional, with female characters defined primarily by their relationships to men.
There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Beleaguered professor Ned Brainard has already run into a pile of misfortunes with his discovery of the super-elastic substance "Flubber." Now he hopes to have better luck with a gravity-busting derivative he's dubbed "Flubbergas." Ned's experiments, constantly hampered by government obstruction, earn the consternation of his wife, Betsy. But a game-winning modification to a football uniform may help Ned make the case for his fantastic new invention.

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