The Bechdel Test is deceivingly simple. A passing movie must feature (1) two named women (2) who talk to each other (3) about something other than a man. However, many of our favorite childhood movies fail to pass (“Shrek”).

Does Shrek Bechdel Test?

Shrek does not pass the Bechdel test. Fiona is a compelling and entertaining female character with agency, drive, and her own desires, but she doesn't speak to another woman character!

What movies fail the Bechdel Test?

Other frequently cited Bechdel Test fails: “Casablanca,” “Star Wars,” “Back to the Future,” “Reservoir Dogs,” “Avatar,” “The Social Network,” “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” “The Avengers,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” and the entire “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

Does how to lose a guy in 10 days pass the Bechdel Test?

The two sisters talk a few times throughout the movie about their lives and relationship to each other. While "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” falls under the category of romantic comedy and revolves around a man and woman, the movie passes the Bechdel Test.

Does Beetlejuice pass the Bechdel Test?

Beetle Juice (1988)

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests.

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Does Harry Potter fail the Bechdel Test?

While the Harry Potter series passes the Bechdel test, it doesn't pass it as easily as other books with strong females. Hermione's two best friends, Harry and Ron, are boys, and the majority of the book follows the trio through their adventures.

Does legally blonde pass the Bechdel Test?

Does it pass the Bechdel test? It does! This list would not be complete without the seminal classic “Legally Blonde,” a 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon, which is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Does Barbie fail the Bechdel Test?

Not only does the film pass the Bechdel Test with flying colors, it uses humor to speak truth to society. To be fair, Barbie is Feminism 101.

How does Frozen pass the Bechdel Test?

The film passes the Bechdel test-no other Disney princess movie does that! Why yes, yes it does. Granted, Elsa and Anna only actually have four conversations as adults, but three of them aren't about men, so yes, Frozen does pass the test. You know which other Disney princess movies pass the Bechdel test?

Is the Bechdel Test flawed?

Arguably, the Bechdel Test is flawed. After all, some films pass the test but still feature questionable—or downright sexist—portrayals of women. The test itself is quite broad, since what counts as a conversation isn't easy to define.

Does Disney pass the Bechdel test?

Despite being so heavily marketed to young girls, a stunning majority of Disney movies fail to pass the Bechdel test — or even come close.

Does Moana pass the Bechdel test?

The first way that this movie passes the Bechdel Test is that it features two named women characters. Aside from Moana, the other woman character in this filmed that is named is Moana's grandmother, Tala.

Which Disney movies fail the Bechdel test?

Does Rapunzel pass the Bechdel Test?

Tangled (rated PG): Rapunzel and Mother Gothel have enough interaction to help Tangled easily pass the test.

Is there a reverse Bechdel Test?

The "reverse Bechdel test" asks whether a work features men who talk to men about something other than a woman. A 2022 study that analyzed 341 popular films of the last 40 years showed that almost all (95%) passed the reverse Bechdel test, speaking to a much stronger representation of men than women.

Does a goofy movie pass the Bechdel Test?

A Goofy Movie (1995)

This movie passed 2 of 3 tests.

Does Stranger Things pass the Bechdel Test?

Let's look at a particularly popular show. Does Stranger Things pass the Bechdel test? The simple answer is no, especially where season one is concerned. Sure, there are several strong females in the series, Eleven clearly at the center.

Does Titanic pass the Bechdel Test?

Despite the disappointments of the films which do not meet the Bechdel Test requirements, some classic films do meet the mark. The list of successful films contains; Titanic, The Devil Wears Prada, Clueless and Mean Girls.

Does grease pass the Bechdel Test?

Grease is a classic musical that passes the Bechdel Test and is supposed to be somewhat reflective of any even older time in history, but some parts of it can rub one the wrong way.

Does the Bible pass the Bechdel test?

In fact, the only book in the entire Bible that passes the Bechdel Test beyond a reasonable doubt is the book of Ruth. The two interactions that pass are found in Ruth 1:6-22 (“Where you go, I will go”), and Ruth 2:1-23 (which contains a conversation that Ruth and Naomi have about finding food).

Does Toy Story fail the Bechdel test?

Toy Story (1995 and 1999)

It's disappointing to know one of the biggest kids' movie franchises lacks female characters and interactions, but they improved with Toy Story 3 and Toy Story 4. Both of the latter films pass the Bechdel test, and we hope Toy Story 5 will as well!

Does Jumanji pass the Bechdel test?

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests.

Does Romeo Juliet pass the Bechdel Test?

Romeo and Juliet (1936)

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests (although dubious).

Does the Wizard of Oz pass the Bechdel Test?

Both the book and the movie pass the Bechdel test, and when going through and looking for conversations with Dorothy and other female characters, there are multiple instances including conversations with the Witch of the North, Glinda, Aunt Em, and the Wicked Witch of West.

Does a girl interrupted pass the Bechdel Test?

Girl, Interrupted (1999) passes the Bechdel Test. The majority of the characters are women, and the conversations that occur between the two female leads, Susanna and Lisa, have nothing to do with men or romantic relationships in general.