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The Kingdom

Name: The Kingdom
Director: Peter Berg
Released: 2007
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2007

Director

Peter Berg

Runtime

110 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Kingdom serves as a traditional geopolitical thriller emphasizing masculine-coded action rather than challenging conventional gender roles. Despite featuring a significant Middle Eastern cast, the film remains tied to conventional power structures. It successfully portrays the cultural and socioeconomic intricacies of Saudi Arabia, offering a nuanced look at racial and cultural coexistence. However, this is offset by a lack of gender diversity and the absence of LGBTQ+ or disability representation. Overall, the film examines post-colonial tensions and religious-political conflicts without actively disrupting established hierarchies or traditional gender roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Kingdom have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. It focuses on a strictly heterosexual context.

How does The Kingdom portray gender?

Limited

Male characters dominate the narrative, while female characters are limited to peripheral roles, often confined to domestic settings.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Kingdom?

Good

The film offers meaningful representation through its Saudi Arabian cast and local security forces, avoiding an Anglo-centric viewpoint.

How does The Kingdom represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story delves into the tension between Western intelligence operations and Middle Eastern sovereignty, though it remains anchored in a Western perspective.

Does The Kingdom include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant depiction of visible or invisible disabilities among the main characters.

Present on Screen

Provides meaningful representation of Saudi Arabian citizens and local security forces.
Avoids a purely Anglo-centric lens by exploring Middle Eastern socioeconomic complexities.
Engages with post-colonial themes and cultural sovereignty tensions.

Limited or Absent

Female characters are limited to peripheral roles.
No LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities are included.
No meaningful depiction of visible or invisible disabilities among the main characters.

Official Synopsis

A team of U.S. government agents is sent to investigate the bombing of an American facility in the Middle East.

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