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King and Country

King and Country

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1964

PG

Director

Joseph Losey

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

King and Country focuses intensely on institutional corruption rather than diverse representation. Though it lacks broad identity-based diversity, it provides a sophisticated critique of Western authority and the machinery of war. The narrative prioritizes a critique of class and systemic dysfunction over multi-layered visibility. Despite its strengths, the film remains confined to a narrow, homogeneous social landscape.

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Category Breakdown

Does King and Country have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film is set in a strictly masculine military environment where there is no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.

How does King and Country portray gender?

Minimal

Women play minimal roles in the film, which focuses on a male-dominated military structure and lacks female-driven narratives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is King and Country?

Minimal

The cast is primarily made up of actors from similar backgrounds, reflecting the British military of the time. The story centers on class issues rather than racial diversity or colonial history.

How does King and Country represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film effectively critiques Western institutions by showing military hierarchies as corrupt and dehumanizing systems, challenging the idea of heroic patriotism.

Does King and Country include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any physical or neurodivergent disabilities, nor do any characters have storylines centered around medical or sensory conditions.

Present on Screen

  • Critiques traditional Western institutions and military hierarchies.
  • Deconstructs the myth of heroic patriotism in favor of a realistic view of systemic failure.
  • Interrogates class structures and institutional power.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks meaningful representation of women or female-driven narratives.
  • Features a predominantly homogeneous cast with minimal racial or ethnic diversity.
  • Contains no depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent and physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

During World War I, Army Private Arthur James Hamp is accused of desertion during battle. The officer assigned to defend him at his court-martial, Captain Hargreaves, finds out there is more to the case than meets the eye.

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