
Movie review
It Chapter Two
Woke Score
Lower is better
- Release Date
- September 4, 2019
- Age Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 169 min
Where to Watch
United States · Last checked 5/13/2026
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Breakdown
Factors & Ratings
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for It Chapter Two.
Representation / casting choices
Ensemble matches the novel's mix of backgrounds and genders; visible LGBTQ+ elements appear through the opening gay character and Richie Tozier's explicit gay romantic arc.
Political / ideological dialogue
Dialogue stays on personal fears, trauma, and friendship; no activist speeches or ideological arguments.
Identity-driven story themes
Core story is about trauma and group loyalty; one character's sexuality forms a personal fear subplot but does not drive the narrative.
Institutional / cultural critique
Evil comes from a supernatural clown tied to the town's past; no modern activist framing of institutions, patriarchy, or social norms.
