Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

37%

Spider-Man: Homecoming2017

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What We Think

Spider-Man: Homecoming flirts with box-ticking diversity but doesn’t let ideological messaging derail its fun. It updates the setting without fully succumbing to current-year “woke” pitfalls, keeping classic Spider-Man themes mostly intact. Not flawless, but hardly a top offender.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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While most casting fits the high school New York setting, there’s a clear emphasis on diversity, sometimes feeling box-ticking, especially with secondary characters. That said, Peter Parker’s arc is still front and center, and identity traits aren't overly prioritized above personality or role compared to more modern films.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film generally respects family, mentorship, and responsibility. Tony Stark's traditional masculinity is played fairly straight, and Peter’s struggles as a young man aren't subverted for modern ideological points. There's not much undermining of old-school values, apart from the typical Marvel humor at the expense of authority figures.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While the setting is unmistakably modern and diverse, the film doesn’t forcefully mock traditional perspectives or present a one-note worldview. Characters have a range of motivations, and the ideological push is subtle if present at all.

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