Stand by Me

Type: movie

Year: 1986

Genres: Crime · Drama

Wokeness Rating: 1/5

Feminism Rating: 0.5/5

ChickFlick Rating: 0.5/5

Commentary: Stand by Me is a classic coming-of-age film that doesn't particularly focus on themes like wokeness or feminism. The story primarily revolves around four boys embarking on an adventure. Interactions with or references to worthful female characters are minimal. While it does to some extent illuminate the pains and trials of growing up, it lacks any significant social justice commentary, LGBTQ+ undertones/overtones, or anti-patriarchal dialogue. Lastly, it is not a chick flick, as it does not cater to themes typically associated with romance or female-targeted humor.

Ratings Scale: 0=None, 1=Minimal, 2=Light, 3=Moderate, 4=Heavy, 5=Max