
Movie review
The Hollars
Woke Score
Lower is better
- Release Date
- August 25, 2016
- Age Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 88 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 The Hollars.
Representation / casting choices
Cast fits the Midwestern small-town family story and setting naturally; no audience-visible forced diversity, gender/race swaps, or identity signaling.
Political / ideological dialogue
Dialogue stays personal—family arguments, insecurities, and daily life—with zero political, activist, or ideological content.
Identity-driven story themes
Narrative focuses on individual growth, family bonds, and facing illness or failure; no race, gender, sexuality, or identity-politics arcs.
Institutional / cultural critique
Any economic or family struggles remain personal and situational; no activist framing of systemic issues, toxic masculinity, traditional roles, or cultural institutions.
