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The Matrix (1999)

How we rate wokeness

Every movie and TV show gets a wokeness score from 0 to 10. The score measures how prominent progressive social and political messaging is, and whether it is woven naturally into the story or pushed on the audience at the expense of it.

Titles are analyzed by AI using up-to-date information from the web, then scored against the five ratings below. Each page shows the score, the key points behind it, and a full written analysis. Why does a wokeness rating exist?

The scale

  1. 0–2Not Woke

    2

    No political or woke messaging whatsoever. Focuses entirely on story, characters, fun, or escapism.

    Not Woke moviesNot Woke TV shows

  2. 3–4Light Social Awareness

    4

    Some light diversity or inclusion elements that feel natural and organic. Woke themes are subtle, non-intrusive, and fully integrated into the story without drawing attention to themselves.

    Light Social Awareness moviesLight Social Awareness TV shows

  3. 5–6Socially Conscious

    6

    Clear woke themes are present and intentional, but feel balanced and organic to the story. The message supports the plot and characters rather than dominating them.

    Socially Conscious moviesSocially Conscious TV shows

  4. 7–8Strongly Ideological

    8

    Woke messaging is very prominent and often feels forced or shoehorned in. Characters and plot are primarily shaped to serve the ideology. Many viewers feel the agenda overshadows the entertainment.

    Strongly Ideological moviesStrongly Ideological TV shows

  5. 9–10Activist / Didactic

    10

    The story exists mainly to deliver a woke ideological lecture. Themes are heavy-handed, preachy, and feel forced or unnatural. Entertainment value is secondary, and viewers frequently feel lectured or alienated.

    Activist / Didactic moviesActivist / Didactic TV shows