Bechdel Test Movie List

/bech·del test/ n.
1. It has to have at least two [named] women in it
2. Who talk to each other
3. About something besides a man

[[3]] The Boy (2016) [imdb]

This movie passed 3 of 3 tests. It was entered by Gabi Almeida on 2016-03-01 17:02:25.

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Matt said:
The protagonist (a female) and the mother talk to each other about a porcelain doll-like representation of an 8 year old boy. I would say that this film passes all three tests.
Message posted on 2016-03-23 02:00:24
neil (webmaster) said:
I've updated the rating from 2/3 to 3/3.
Message posted on 2016-03-23 20:46:59
bird disagreed with the rating and said:
Shouldn't it still be a 2/3? The two women clearly talk about a man, though he is a child.
Message posted on 2016-10-16 21:07:29
Alex disagreed with the rating and said:
I agree with bird.
The women are talking about the doll yes, but the mother believes that to be her son and refers to the doll as her son. Since that’s the case they are talking about a man.
Message posted on 2018-12-16 07:54:16

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