The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

27%

The Long Kiss Goodnight1996

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What We Think

For its time, 'The Long Kiss Goodnight' subverted a few action tropes with its female lead, but it’s far from today’s levels of 'wokeness.' Action, grit, and character development get center stage, not ideology. Pretty non-woke by modern Hollywood standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The narrative mostly prioritizes entertainment over ideology. While the lead is a highly capable female action hero, her competence is established through personal struggle, memory loss, and growth, not simply identity points. Forced representation and 'Mary Sue' dynamics are minimal by today's standards.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional masculinity isn't heavily mocked, nor are family and morality presented as outdated. The plot does put a woman in an action role usually reserved for men, but it treats her competence as earned, not magically intrinsic. Some gender role subversion, but relatively mild for the era.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative worldviews are not overtly villainized, and there's little lecturing. The story is more focused on action and personal redemption rather than promoting a uniform ideological stance. There's no clear indictment of tradition or alternative perspectives.

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