Things Are Tough All Over

The film lacks significant development of LGBTQ+ characters and non-cisgender identities. Queer representation is largely absent from the main storyline, which focuses on a comedic heist.

The driving force of the plot is concentrated almost entirely within the male protagonists. The narrative follows a traditional male-centered comedic structure, emphasizing theft and pursuit.

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong provide notable visibility for non-Anglo-Saxon performers during the era. However, the depth of their character arcs and broader ensemble diversity remains unconfirmed.

The story employs a stoner comedy framework that questions authority. While it disrupts social order, it lacks a structured critique of capitalism or Western institutions.

There are no identifiable depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. No characters with disabilities are used as plot devices within the narrative.