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King's Ransom

Name: King's Ransom
Director: Jeffrey W. Byrd
Released: 2005
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2005

PG-13

Director

Jeffrey W. Byrd

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

King's Ransom is a crime comedy that centers on individual greed and domestic power struggles. The narrative structure revolves around a businessman attempting to manipulate his own kidnapping. The film heavily relies on traditional gender clichés, particularly in the portrayal of the female lead as an opportunistic gold-digger. While the protagonist's actions challenge conventional male roles, the overall narrative remains narrowly focused. The movie lacks diverse representation. It does not depict characters from different racial, LGBTQ+, or disability backgrounds. Instead, it focuses on individual moral failings without addressing broader systemic issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does King's Ransom have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a heterosexual couple's domestic conflict. There is no representation of non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does King's Ransom portray gender?

Fair

The plot revolves around a power struggle between a businessman and his wife. While the husband's actions challenge traditional male provider roles, the wife is portrayed as an opportunistic gold-digger, reinforcing negative stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is King's Ransom?

Minimal

The narrative does not provide information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. There is no indication of diverse representation.

How does King's Ransom represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story examines themes of capitalism and wealth through a lens of corruption, focusing on individual failings rather than broader systemic issues.

Does King's Ransom include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical, cognitive, or mental health conditions. There is no representation of the disability community.

Present on Screen

The protagonist's actions provide a subtle disruption of traditional male provider roles.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on regressive gender stereotypes, such as portraying the female lead as a gold-digger.
The narrative lacks any representation of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ diversity.
The story focuses on individual moral failings rather than broader systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

Hoping to foil his own gold-digging wife's plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his own kidnapping, only to realize that there are plenty of other people interested in his wealth as well.

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