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A Cowboy Christmas Romance

A Cowboy Christmas Romance

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2023

TV-PG

Director

Jake Helgren

Runtime

85 minutes

Average Rating

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A Cowboy Christmas Romance sticks closely to the conventions of the holiday romance genre. It emphasizes comfort and familiarity by using well-known clichés, such as a city professional returning to her rural roots to find love. The film depends on traditional social structures and romantic archetypes. While it features a capable female lead, the narrative does not challenge gender roles or explore multiple aspects of identity. Ultimately, the movie centers on personal reconciliation and real estate dealings. It serves as a standard genre piece that doesn't question the viewer's perspective on identity or power dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Cowboy Christmas Romance have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't include any non-straight relationships or same-sex intimacy. The main romance follows a typical heterosexual storyline between a man and a woman.

How does A Cowboy Christmas Romance portray gender?

Fair

Lexie Crenshaw is shown as a professional with a strong presence in her career. However, her character development revolves around traditional romantic and emotional themes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Cowboy Christmas Romance?

Limited

The Arizona setting offers opportunities for diverse representation, but the film seems to favor a homogeneous look. There is no indication of a diverse cast or actors playing roles outside their traditional backgrounds.

How does A Cowboy Christmas Romance represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story relies on traditional Western ranch life and Christmas traditions. It reinforces conventional family and seasonal values without questioning them further.

Does A Cowboy Christmas Romance include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • The protagonist is portrayed as a professional 'closer' with clear career influence.
  • The film uses recognizable and comforting genre clichés for holiday audiences.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
  • There is no visible disability representation within the character set.
  • The story adheres to traditional gendered storytelling patterns without challenging them.
  • The casting seems to favor a homogeneous look despite the diverse setting.

Official Synopsis

When pro real estate 'closer' Lexie Crenshaw is sent to her hometown of Tubac, AZ to close on a big ranch before Christmas, she is soon forced to confront former family drama as well as the sexy ranch owner who refuses to sell his home.

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