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Christmas by Chance

Christmas by Chance

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2021

Director

Andrew Cymek

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Christmas by Chance is a conventional holiday romance film that relies heavily on established romantic clichés. The narrative focuses on a classic class-based interaction between a wealthy entrepreneur and a small business owner. While the film features a female lead with professional success, the central plot remains tied to traditional social structures. The story lacks the complexity needed to address multiple aspects of identity or provide a systemic critique. Ultimately, the film reinforces mainstream social norms and demographic patterns.

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Category Breakdown

Does Christmas by Chance have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional romantic storyline focused on a heterosexual couple. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Christmas by Chance portray gender?

Limited

The main character, Chance Hazelton, is a woman who runs a successful business. However, the story revolves around a male entrepreneur’s romantic goals, indicating a traditional gender dynamic.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Christmas by Chance?

Limited

The film adheres to typical demographic expectations for a holiday romance movie. There is no indication of a diverse cast or one that includes non-Anglo-Saxon backgrounds.

How does Christmas by Chance represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story unfolds within a conventional Western context, emphasizing small-business ownership and romantic milestones. It does not offer any critique of traditional institutions or prioritize secular views.

Does Christmas by Chance include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

  • Includes a female protagonist who runs a successful business.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include LGBTQ+ representation or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
  • Focuses on traditional gender roles where the female lead supports the male lead’s goals.
  • Lacks racial or ethnic diversity among the cast.
  • Operates within a narrow Western framework without addressing cultural or systemic issues.

Official Synopsis

A wealthy and popular entrepreneur hires Chance Hazelton, owner of a struggling shop called Gifts by Chance, to help him organize a perfect proposal for his girlfriend.

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