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The Secret Kingdom

Name: The Secret Kingdom
Director: Matt Drummond
Released: 2023
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2023

Director

Matt Drummond

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates within a traditional fantasy framework, prioritizing a classic hero's journey and the restoration of cosmic order. While the dual-protagonist model offers a starting point for inclusion, the narrative architecture leans heavily on established clichés. ability to act is distributed in a conventional manner, with the 'chosen one' prophecy centering on the male protagonist. This suggests a reliance on standard mythic structures rather than an attempt to challenge social hierarchies or introduce multi-layered complexity. Ultimately, the work functions as a straightforward family adventure. It lacks the specific indicators of diverse representation or cultural deconstruction necessary to move beyond a baseline score.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Secret Kingdom have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story follows a standard hero's journey for two children. There is no evidence of non-binary or same-sex relationships within the narrative.

How does The Secret Kingdom portray gender?

Fair

Verity and Peter serve as dual protagonists, offering a basis for gender inclusion. However, the central heroic task is assigned to Peter, following traditional ability to act clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Secret Kingdom?

Fair

The film features a civilization of creatures in an underground chamber. It remains unclear if these beings represent diverse ethnic markers or a homogeneous design.

How does The Secret Kingdom represent religion and culture?

Limited

Themes center on classical morality and destiny rather than cultural critique. The plot relies on mythic structures like a foretold arrival to drive the adventure.

Does The Secret Kingdom include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative provides no information regarding characters with disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic health conditions.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of Verity as a co-lead provides a foundation for gender representation.
The use of a creature-based civilization offers potential for non-human diversity.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on traditional 'chosen one' clichés that center men's control over the story.
The story lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse cultural critiques.
There is no visible inclusion of characters with disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Verity and Peter’s trip to the old family mansion takes a turn when the floor of their room suddenly gives way and they fall into an underground chamber where they are met by a civilization of creatures. The leader tells them that Peter's arrival was foretold as he’s the one who can use Great Clock of the Citadel to restart time and destroy the Shroud, a malevolent creature who feeds on fear itself...

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