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King

Name: King
Director: David Moreau
Released: 2022
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2022

Director

David Moreau

Runtime

105 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

King is a conventional family adventure focused on animal welfare and familial cooperation. The narrative structure relies on familiar formulas rather than complex multi-layered themes or systemic critiques. The film maintains a neutral stance on social representation, focusing on the journey of a trafficked lion cub. It lacks specific markers of progressive storytelling, adhering to traditional moral trajectories and Western storytelling structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does King have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around a family-centric adventure without addressing assumptions about everyone being straight or cisgender.

How does King portray gender?

Fair

The story follows a traditional family structure with characters like Inès, Alex, and a grandfather. It does not seem to challenge traditional gender roles or explore shifts in gendered abilities.

How racially and ethnically diverse is King?

Fair

While the plot involves a journey to Africa, the racial makeup of the human cast is not specified. The central lion cub symbolizes displacement.

How does King represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes traditional Western values such as family cohesion and respect for elders. It follows a restorative mission without critiquing Western institutions.

Does King include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

The narrative provides a clear, character-driven mission centered on animal welfare and restorative justice.
The film emphasizes positive familial cooperation and the importance of intergenerational bonds through the grandfather character.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or characters that challenge assumptions about everyone being straight or cisgender.
The story follows traditional Western values and lacks a critique of institutional or cultural norms.
There is no evidence of diverse casting or characters reflecting multiple aspects of diversity.

Official Synopsis

King, a trafficked lion cub, escapes from the airport and takes refuge with Inès and Alex, who then have the crazy idea of getting him back to Africa. Anything can happen when Max their kooky grandfather, decides to join the adventure.

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