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A Smile Like Yours

Name: A Smile Like Yours
Director: Keith Samples
Released: 1997
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

1997

Director

Keith Samples

Runtime

98 minutes

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A Smile Like Yours operates as a conventional domestic comedy rooted in the clichés of its era. The plot focuses almost exclusively on the interpersonal friction in a marriage struggling with the decision to have children. The film lacks depth in exploring diverse identities and adheres to traditional romantic structures and homogeneous casting patterns typical of 1990s romantic comedies. Ultimately, the production prioritizes a standard marital framework over complex social or cultural deconstruction, resulting in a narrow narrative scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Smile Like Yours have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional marital conflict related to having children. It does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or critique straight-centered assumptions.

How does A Smile Like Yours portray gender?

Fair

The story explores the tension between a husband and wife through traditional gender roles. It emphasizes the social pressures around motherhood and parenthood.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Smile Like Yours?

Limited

The narrative follows a typical 1990s romantic comedy structure. There is no indication of a diverse cast or non-Anglo-Saxon majority.

How does A Smile Like Yours represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes center on the biological imperative of parenthood and the stability of marriage. The film does not prioritize secular themes or critique Western institutions like the nuclear family.

Does A Smile Like Yours include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

Explores the realistic interpersonal tensions and emotional friction inherent in marital disagreements over parenthood.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming gender perspectives.
Relies on traditional gender roles and homogeneous casting typical of the era.
Does not incorporate diverse racial, ethnic, or disability-related narratives.

Official Synopsis

Danny and Jennifer Robertson are happily married, except for one major issue – he's doubtful about having children, and she desperately wants a baby. Soon, both are tempted to stray from their marriage as their baby conception woes mount.

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