The Big Kahuna is a character-driven film focused on three men and their interpersonal dynamics. It doesn't force identity politics or shoehorn in diverse characters just for the sake of it. Its narrative remains grounded in exploring the human condition and professional dilemmas, with no detectable emphasis on race, sexuality, or gender over genuine character development.

The film addresses themes like religion, faith, and professional life through open conversation rather than mockery or subversion. Masculinity, family, and morality are explored in nuanced ways with respect to tradition. If anything, some may find it refreshingly unbothered by modern ideological currents.

There’s a clear presentation of different worldviews, notably through the Christian character who’s depicted with sincerity, not as a cartoon villain. The film enables debate about morality, faith, and professional ethics, instead of enforcing a single ideological narrative.