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Elevation
Box Office
Flop · 0.2x
Budget$18M
Worldwide Gross$3.3M
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Elevation

Elevation

movie·R·Nov 26, 2024·
Box OfficeFlop · 0.2x
$18M
Budget
$3.3M
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Elevation

movie
R
November 26, 2024
Wokeometer Rating
1Based
0/10
Audience Woke Score
No Ratings Yet
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke

TL;DR Verdict

Elevation scores a low 1/10 for wokeness by sticking to classic survival thrills with no political messaging, identity politics, or agenda-driven framing. Its diverse cast feels natural and incidental, delivering safe, neutral entertainment focused purely on story and action.

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Detailed Analysis

Elevation is a straightforward post-apocalyptic creature feature centered on survival against giant insect-like monsters that cannot survive above 8,000 feet.

The core premise revolves around a single father risking everything to obtain life-saving medicine for his son, accompanied by two capable women in a high-stakes descent into danger. Casting features Anthony Mackie as the Black lead father, Morena Baccarin as a scientist, and Maddie Hasson as a family friend, but this diversity appears incidental and organic to a modern American setting rather than a deliberate ideological statement or alteration of source material.

No evidence exists of race- or gender-swapping established characters, LGBTQ+ focal points, critiques of patriarchy or traditional norms, systemic oppression narratives, or creator-driven activist intent. Reviews and reception emphasize action, practical effects, and basic themes of perseverance and teamwork without highlighting any social justice messaging or audience backlash over 'woke' elements. The story adheres to classic survival thriller conventions with no foundational reliance on progressive framing.

Key Factors

  • Organic and incidental casting diversity with no forced changes to established characters
  • Absence of identity politics, DEI mandates, or social commentary in plot and themes
  • Standard survival narrative focused on family protection and action without activist undertones

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Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
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Directed by

  • George Nolfi

Is Elevation Woke?

We've run a full content analysis on Elevation and scored it 1/10 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 Elevation?

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 Elevation's overall score.

Is Elevation family-friendly?

Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Elevation is rated R. 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

Anthony Mackie
4.1Mixed

Anthony Mackie

Will

Morena Baccarin
2.5Based

Morena Baccarin

Nina

Maddie Hasson
3Based

Maddie Hasson

Katie

Danny Boyd Jr.
1Based

Danny Boyd Jr.

Hunter

Rachel Nicks
1Based

Rachel Nicks

Tara

Shauna Earp
1Based

Shauna Earp

Hannah

Tyler Grey
1.9Based

Tyler Grey

Tim

D
1Based

Drexel Malkoff

Nina’s Son (uncredited)

David Malkoff
1Based

David Malkoff

Nina’s Husband (uncredited)

M
1Based

Mike Hickman

Refugee (uncredited)

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