New Showbiz

You are here:
Away from Her

Away from Her

2007

PG-13

Director

Sarah Polley

Runtime

110 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

Fiona and Grant have been married for nearly 50 years. They have to face the fact that Fiona’s absent-mindedness is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. She must go to a specialized nursing home, where she slowly forgets Grant and turns her affection to Aubrey, another patient in the home.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

4.9/10

Fair


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

Gender Representation

Good

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Good

Disability Representation

Excellent

Strengths

  • Sophisticated and empathetic portrayal of Alzheimer's disease.
  • Subverts traditional gender roles and male stoicism.
  • Avoids moral binaries by treating cognitive decline with nuance.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks LGBTQ+ representation and non-heteronormative narratives.
  • Features a homogeneous cast with minimal racial diversity.
  • Adheres to traditional Western demographic norms.

AI Analysis

Away from Her is a psychologically deep drama that excels in its empathetic and nuanced treatment of cognitive disability. By focusing on the lived reality of Alzheimer's, it avoids common tropes and provides a sophisticated look at neurodivergence. The film also succeeds in deconstructing gendered expectations. It moves away from stoic male archetypes and explores the vulnerability of both partners as their traditional roles dissolve under the weight of illness. However, the film's impact is limited by a lack of intersectionality. The narrative is confined to a homogeneous demographic, offering almost no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial perspectives.

How are these scores produced? →

Featured in

  • Best Disability Representation in Film
  • Disability Representation in Drama
  • Best Religious & Cultural Representation in Film
  • Religious & Cultural Representation in Drama

Similar Movies

Movie poster for Iris

Iris

2001

No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 5.0 out of 10

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.