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Touchback
movie·PG-13·Apr 13, 2011·
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Touchback
movie
PG-13
April 13, 2011
Wokeometer Rating
0Based
0/10
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Touchback is pure, apolitical storytelling that focuses on family, redemption, and small-town values with no ideological messaging. Its 0/10 woke score confirms it as safe, neutral entertainment.
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Detailed Analysis
Touchback is a straightforward 2011 sports fantasy drama centered on Scott Murphy, a former Ohio high school quarterback who suffers a career-ending knee injury in the state championship game.
Twenty years later as a struggling farmer and family man, he attempts suicide and wakes up back in 1991 with a chance to avoid the injury and pursue his scholarship. The story resolves around his choice between chasing glory and valuing his wife Macy, their two daughters, and small-town life, echoing classic tales like It's a Wonderful Life.
Key Factors
- Traditional plot focused on family appreciation, football heroism, and personal redemption with zero identity politics or social commentary
- Casting of Brian Presley, Kurt Russell, Melanie Lynskey, Christine Lahti, and Sarah Wright aligns with the rural Ohio setting and source material without any race- or gender-swapping of established characters
- No creator statements, audience backlash, or critical discussion referencing DEI, systemic issues, or progressive messaging; reception highlights wholesome, uplifting themes instead
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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Is Touchback Woke?
We've run a full content analysis on Touchback and scored it 0/10 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 Touchback?
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 Touchback's overall score.
Is Touchback family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Touchback 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 →
