
Movie review
September 16, 2022 · 134 min · NR
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
British rugby drama about an inexperienced player drawn into a secret romantic affair with a teammate in a gay rugby club. The story follows the affair's impact on their existing relationships and the team. Central LGBTQ+ romance and relationship complexities drive the narrative. Queer identity themes are front-and-center throughout.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for In from the Side.
Woke representation / casting
Gay male cast in explicit central queer romance with clear identity signaling.
Woke political dialogue
No political or ideological dialogue.
Identity-driven story themes
Gay romance and queer relationship dynamics drive the entire story.
Western institutional / cultural critique
No institutional or cultural critique.
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
No backlash claiming woke messaging; absent.
Creator track record context
Pattern of queer-themed films; frames this title around LGBTQ representation and inclusive rugby.
Production