Youth in Revolt (2009)

Youth in Revolt features Paul Saunders, an openly gay supporting character, whose sexuality is presented matter-of-factly without being a source of ridicule or denigration from the film's perspective. While the protagonist manipulates Paul by feigning a gay relationship, this highlights the protagonist's flaws rather than negatively portraying LGBTQ+ identity. The overall impact is neutral, as queer identity is present but not central to the film's themes.

Youth in Revolt includes Lacey, a minor transsexual character, whose identity is presented incidentally as the girlfriend of a supporting character. The film neither significantly affirms nor denigrates her trans identity, treating it as a factual aspect of her character without making it a central theme or source of conflict.

The film portrays Christian adherents, particularly Jerry and Nick's mother, as naive, somewhat foolish, and superficial in their faith, primarily through the protagonist's cynical perspective and the film's comedic satire. There is no significant counterbalancing positive portrayal, reinforcing a mild negative stereotype.