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Murder on the Orient Express

Name: Murder on the Orient Express
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Released: 2017
Duration: 114 min

Representation Score

8.2/10

Excellent

2017

PG-13

Director

Kenneth Branagh

Runtime

114 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation expands the ensemble to reflect a more global perspective. By moving away from Anglo-centric portrayals, the film achieves a more inclusive feel compared to earlier versions. While the film successfully challenges traditional gender hierarchies by giving female characters significant influence, it falls short in addressing LGBTQ+ and disability-focused narratives. Although it explores moral relativism and institutional critique, it does not delve into these specific identity-based issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Murder on the Orient Express have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities. The story focuses on traditional social interactions, leading to a lack of queer visibility.

How does Murder on the Orient Express portray gender?

Good

Female characters play key roles in driving the plot. Women like Mary Debenham and Greta Ohlsson have significant influence, connecting the mystery's resolution to female intellect.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Murder on the Orient Express?

Good

The film features an international cast reflecting various European and Middle Eastern backgrounds. This diverse casting avoids a homogeneous presentation.

How does Murder on the Orient Express represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story critiques Western legal systems by focusing on extrajudicial justice. It examines the tension between formal laws and situational ethics through a communal moral lens.

Does Murder on the Orient Express include disability representation?

Fair

The film does not focus on visible or invisible disabilities. Psychological trauma is a central theme, but it is not used to represent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by giving female characters significant influence and intellect.
Uses an international cast to create a cosmopolitan, multi-ethnic passenger list.
Provides a sophisticated critique of Western legal institutions through themes of situational ethics.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visibility for LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight-centered identities.
Does not offer meaningful representation of visible or invisible disabilities within the main cast.

Official Synopsis

Genius Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of an American tycoon aboard the Orient Express train.

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