BechdelTest

BechdelTest helps you evaluate female representation in film and media using the Bechdel Test. It analyzes either a movie title or a screenplay/script you paste in, then determines whether the material passes, fails, or is disputed.

Use the Movies tool to scan a title and get results tied to the three criteria: at least two named women, they talk to each other, and their conversation is about something other than a man. You can also browse the database to explore ratings, discussions, and patterns across films.

For deeper review, use the Scripts tool by pasting a full screenplay or excerpt. It parses scenes and dialogue to provide per-criterion pass/fail outcomes, counts of named female characters, conversation topic analysis, and a scene-by-scene breakdown to support interpretation and sharing. The tool is free and doesn’t require registration.

What are the three Bechdel Test criteria?

A film passes if it includes at least two named women, those women have a conversation with each other, and their conversation is about something other than a man.

Can I test a movie title instead of pasting a script?

Yes—use the Movies tool to enter a movie title and get an AI evaluation against the three criteria.

What should I paste into the Scripts tool?

Paste a full screenplay or an excerpt. The analysis breaks down scenes and dialogue to produce results for each Bechdel Test criterion.

If a movie fails the test, does that mean it’s sexist?

No. Passing doesn’t automatically make a film feminist, and failing doesn’t automatically make it sexist—the Bechdel Test is a minimal benchmark for representation.

Why do unnamed or background women not count toward the test?

The first criterion requires at least two women who are given names; unnamed or background characters don’t satisfy that rule.

Are the site ratings always definitive?

No—ratings can be disputed, and community discussion helps interpret and review assessments.