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The Incomer

movie
R
September 25, 2026
Wokeometer Rating
1Based
0/10
Audience Woke Score
1/10
Based
1 Rating
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke

TL;DR Verdict

The Incomer scores a low 1/10 on wokeness by delivering straightforward folklore-driven storytelling about heritage and outsider resistance, with zero identity politics or social justice framing.

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Detailed Analysis

The Incomer draws on traditional Scottish island folklore for its core premise, centering siblings Isla and Sandy who have lived in isolation for thirty years on a remote Orkney isle, hunting seabirds, retelling ancestral stories, and repelling outsiders according to their father's rules until council worker Daniel arrives to evict them for a gull preserve.

The story follows their clashes with mainland bureaucracy over issues like veganism, paperwork, and internet access while weaving in elements such as the Finman legend, ultimately resolving with the trio departing together as a matter of personal growth. This setup contains no identity politics, no critiques of traditional norms, and no social justice framing; instead the incomers motif underscores heritage preservation against external disruption in a manner consistent with classic folk-tale tropes. Casting introduces no forced diversity or source-material alterations, and the narrative's thematic focus remains on government eviction of locals and resistance to outsiders, which runs counter to progressive immigration narratives. Reception centers on the film's quirky character comedy and themes of human connection, with no accompanying woke discourse or activist statements from creators, confirming the absence of ideological messaging and allowing the story to function as straightforward entertainment rooted in cultural folklore rather than contemporary political concerns.

Key Factors

  • Traditional Scottish island folklore premise with no source-material alterations or forced diversity
  • Plot driven by government eviction of locals and resistance to outsiders, opposite of progressive immigration narratives
  • Reception highlights quirky character comedy and human connection without any 'woke' discourse or creator activist statements

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Is The Incomer Woke?

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

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 The Incomer's overall score.

Is The Incomer family-friendly?

Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). The Incomer is rated R. 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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Top Cast

Domhnall Gleeson
2.3Based

Domhnall Gleeson

Daniel

Gayle Rankin
1Based

Gayle Rankin

Isla

Grant O'Rourke
1Based

Grant O'Rourke

Sandy

Emun Elliott
1Based

Emun Elliott

Calum

Michelle Gomez
4.3Mixed

Michelle Gomez

Roz

John Hannah
1.7Based

John Hannah

Fin Man / Father

Adam McNamara
1Based

Adam McNamara

Tam

N
1Based

Neil Bratchpiece

Gav

Paddy Kondracki
1Based

Paddy Kondracki

Bob

A
1Based

Annabella Forbes

Susie

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