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The King's Daughter

The King's Daughter

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2022

PG

Director

Sean McNamara

Runtime

94 minutes

Average Rating

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The King's Daughter is a traditional period fantasy that upholds established genre conventions rather than deconstructing social hierarchies. It focuses on a historically homogeneous framework that lacks diverse identities. The film maintains a conservative approach to representation, emphasizing a singular traditional protagonist. While the lead female character pursues independence, the narrative does not challenge the broader patriarchal or religious structures of its setting. Overall, the production adheres to standard adventure-genre norms, offering limited progressive subversion or diverse casting.

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Category Breakdown

Does The King's Daughter have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers around a heterosexual relationship without exploring non-straight identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight. There is no questioning of traditional gender roles.

How does The King's Daughter portray gender?

Fair

The female lead has some control over her actions but operates within a patriarchal system. She seeks independence but the story remains tied to traditional female roles without challenging male dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The King's Daughter?

Minimal

Set in medieval Europe, the film features a predominantly white, Anglo-Saxon cast. The narrative does not include characters from different racial backgrounds or blend multiple identities.

How does The King's Daughter represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story portrays traditional feudal society and church influence without depicting these institutions as oppressive or corrupt.

Does The King's Daughter include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities. All characters seem to function within typical physical and cognitive abilities.

Present on Screen

  • The female lead has some control over her actions and seeks independence.
  • The protagonist's journey offers a clear path of seeking freedom within a historical context.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, featuring a predominantly white, Anglo-Saxon cast.
  • There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight gender expressions.
  • The narrative does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
  • The story does not challenge or subvert traditional masculine authority or religious institutions.

Official Synopsis

King Louis XIV's quest for immortality leads him to capture and steal a mermaid's life force, a move that is further complicated by his illegitimate daughter's discovery of the creature.

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