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Clueless
Box Office
Hit · 4.7x
Budget$12M
Worldwide Gross$56.6M
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Clueless

Clueless

movie·PG-13·Jul 19, 1995·
Box OfficeHit · 4.7x
$12M
Budget
$56.6M
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Clueless

movie
PG-13
July 19, 1995
Wokeometer Rating
2Based
0/10
Audience Woke Score
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Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke

TL;DR Verdict

Clueless keeps its focus on classic teen comedy, romance, and personal growth without identity politics or social messaging, making it safe neutral entertainment with a low 2/10 woke score.

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Detailed Analysis

Clueless (1995) is a light teen comedy loosely adapting Jane Austen's Emma into a Beverly Hills setting, centering on Cher Horowitz's matchmaking schemes, personal growth, and romance with her ex-stepbrother Josh.

Its storytelling remains traditional and entertainment-focused, with no foundational premise built around identity politics, systemic oppression, or critiques of traditional norms. The capable female lead drives the narrative through classic comedic misunderstandings and self-improvement arcs that receive full in-story justification, while female friendships function as standard plot support rather than vehicles for messaging.

Light satire on personal privilege stays incidental and non-activist, never elevating social critique above the film's romantic and humorous priorities. Organic casting of new characters fits the established Beverly Hills high school environment without forcing thematic weight or clashing with the source material. A gay character receives casual acceptance once revealed, reflecting a non-central 1990s touch that avoids activist framing or identity-based conflict. These elements keep the overall approach entertainment-first, resulting in minimal ideological intrusion and a low woke score.

Key Factors

  • Organic diverse casting of new characters fitting the Beverly Hills setting
  • Capable female lead and female friendships as classic storytelling elements with in-story justification
  • Casual, non-focal LGBTQ+ representation and light satire on personal privilege without modern activist messaging

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Directed by

  • Amy Heckerling

Is Clueless Woke?

We've run a full content analysis on Clueless and scored it 2/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of woke content is in Clueless?

Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Clueless's overall score.

Is Clueless family-friendly?

Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Clueless is rated PG-13. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.

How does Wokeometer score movies?

We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →

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Top Cast

Alicia Silverstone
1.7Based

Alicia Silverstone

Cher

Stacey Dash
2Based

Stacey Dash

Dionne

Brittany Murphy
2Based

Brittany Murphy

Tai

Paul Rudd
2.2Based

Paul Rudd

Josh

Donald Faison
1.2Based

Donald Faison

Murray

Elisa Donovan
2.5Based

Elisa Donovan

Amber

Breckin Meyer
1.9Based

Breckin Meyer

Travis

Jeremy Sisto
2.5Based

Jeremy Sisto

Elton

Dan Hedaya
1.3Based

Dan Hedaya

Mel Horowitz

A
2Based

Aida Linares

Lucy

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