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movie·PG-13·Apr 7, 2023·
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Paint
movie
PG-13
April 7, 2023
Wokeometer Rating
6Mixed
0/10
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Paint scores a moderate 6/10 as its generational rivalry between Carl Nargle and his replacement highlights male entitlement through a #MeToo lens, yet the core story stays a quirky redemption tale about ego and lost love.
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Detailed Analysis
The 2023 comedy centers on Carl Nargle (Owen Wilson), a vain, womanizing public-access painter modeled on Bob Ross, whose comfortable life unravels when the station hires Ambrosia (Ciara Renée), a younger, more versatile artist who takes his slot and seduces his former love interest Katherine (Michaela Watkins).
Ambrosia is explicitly depicted as mixed-race and lesbian, with a same-sex romance subplot that includes an on-screen kiss and implied sexual relationship; this dynamic is used to highlight Carl's outdated sexism and entitlement as he loses status to the newcomer. Reviews note the film's #MeToo-era framing of male privilege and the deliberate contrast between the traditional white male lead and the diverse female rival, including audience comments calling out box-ticking diversity and a 'great replacement' narrative. These elements shape character arcs and subplots without making identity politics the entire premise, which remains a quirky redemption story about ego and lost love.
Key Factors
- Ambrosia portrayed as mixed-race lesbian rival who supplants Carl
- Prominent same-sex romance subplot with Katherine
- Critique of Carl's womanizing and male privilege as central to his downfall
- Casting and character traits foreground modern diversity contrast over organic fit
Methodology: Each score synthesizes audience discourse, critic and aggregator reception, and press coverage — weighed against the work itself, not any single source.
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Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
DEI Casting & Representation Mandates
Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
Corporate & Creator Activism
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We've run a full content analysis on Paint and scored it 6/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
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What kind of woke content is in Paint?
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 Paint's overall score.
Is Paint family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Paint 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.
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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 →
