Movie review
Pig
Woke Score
Lower is better
- Release Date
- July 16, 2021
- Age Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 92 min
Where to Watch
United States · Last checked 5/13/2026
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Review
Summary
A reclusive truffle hunter living in the Oregon wilderness has his beloved pig stolen and returns to Portland to find her. The story unfolds as a quiet character study of grief, loss, and human connection centered on Nicolas Cage's performance. No identity or activist themes appear in the narrative.
Breakdown
Factors & Ratings
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Pig.
Representation / casting choices
Casting fits story world perfectly with no visible identity signaling or mismatches.
Political / ideological dialogue
Occasional lines on authenticity versus superficial restaurant culture, but no activist or identity-based rhetoric.
Identity-driven story themes
Narrative driven entirely by personal grief and connection with no identity politics.
Institutional / cultural critique
Light portrayal of fine-dining superficiality as personal disillusionment, not modern activist systemic attack.
Legacy character or canon changes