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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Name: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
Director: Jared Cohn
Released: 2017
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

6.8/10

Good

2017

Not Rated

Director

Jared Cohn

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This reimagining of Arthurian legend breaks the Eurocentric mold by shifting the setting to modern-day Thailand. The film introduces a multicultural dimension to the concept of legacy and ancestry. However, the film's depth is limited by its reliance on traditional genre clichés. While the gender dynamics are disrupted by a powerful female villain, the narrative lacks specific identity-driven stories or systemic critiques that would enhance its social complexity. Ultimately, the film functions as a globalized action piece rather than a deep exploration of diverse lived experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses mainly on ancestral lineage and the conflict between descendants and Morgana.

How does King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table portray gender?

Fair

Morgana is a powerful female antagonist who drives the central conflict. While women play prominent roles, the main heroism is centered around the male protagonist, Penn.

How racially and ethnically diverse is King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table?

Good

The film relocates the modern Knights to Thailand, moving away from a homogeneous Western setting. A diverse cast and international locales give a globalized approach to the mythos.

How does King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table represent religion and culture?

Good

The story replaces traditional magic with alien technology, shifting away from purely mystical frameworks. However, the core narrative follows a conventional hero-journey structure.

Does King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table include disability representation?

Limited

There is no evident portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are primarily defined by their combat skills and ancestral ties.

Present on Screen

Successfully disrupts the traditional, Anglo-Saxon focus of Arthurian myth through a globalized setting.
Features a strong female antagonist who drives the plot with significant influence.
Utilizes a diverse cast and international locales to recontextualize historical legends.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
Provides no discernible portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Relies on conventional hero-journey structures rather than deep thematic or systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

In medieval England, Merlin and King Arthur banish the evil enchantress Morgana and her son Mordred to the ends of the universe as Morgana vows revenge. In present day, Knights descendant Penn doesn't take much stock in the legends of his supposed ancestors, even as the descendants meet in Thailand to practice fighting. But when Morgana and her son return to earth, armed with alien technology and hell-bent on destroying every last descendant of King Arthur and his knights, Penn must to come to terms with who he was born to be, and bring together the new Knights of the Round Table to save themselves and the earth from Morgana's total vengeance.

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