Bechdel-Wallace Test
- Does the movie have at least two named female characters?
- Yes. There’s Ellie Fredricksen and Kevin.
- Do the female characters talk to each other on-screen?
- No. Ellie and Kevin never meet.
- Does their conversation revolve around something other than a man?
- N/A
Please leave your comments below on whether you agree or disagree with my assessment.
Further Analysis
Does the movie have at least one female employed behind-the-scenes in a position of power (director, executive producer, producer, or writer)?
- No.
- Are the named female characters in leading or supporting roles?
- Both Ellie and Kevin are supporting characters, though it should be noted that Ellie’s relationship with Carl drives most of his actions.
- How important is the female-female conversation to the overall plot?
- N/A
Final Verdict:
Hollywood So Male? 