The Holdovers (2023)

The film leans left due to its central engagement with the human cost of the Vietnam War and its empathetic portrayal of characters marginalized by the era's social and political landscape, aligning with progressive values of anti-war sentiment and social justice through human connection.

The film features visible diversity through characters like a Korean international student and a range of body types, with these characters developed beyond stereotypes. The narrative emphasizes universal themes of human warmth, understanding, and connection across differences, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities.