The Closet (2001) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

23%

The Closet2001

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What We Think

"The Closet" is a comedic satire about sexuality and workplace hypocrisy, but it steers clear of heavy-handed wokeness, mostly poking fun at all sides. By today’s standards, it’s fairly restrained and non-woke.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film centers on a man who pretends to be gay to keep his job, but the story leans on farce and satire rather than ideological preaching. Character quirks come from personal foibles, not identity-first storytelling. While sexuality is a theme, it doesn’t appear forced or heavy-handed by current standards.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional family and masculinity are lampooned somewhat, but primarily for comedic effect, not as a moral condemnation. The movie pokes fun at stereotypes but doesn’t treat established cultural norms with outright contempt, maintaining a mostly light-hearted approach.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The film doesn’t villainize alternative points of view to a severe degree. Satire is spread around, and although certain attitudes are mocked, it doesn’t deliver a puritanical, single-minded message. There’s a sense of social critique rather than ideological preaching.

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