
Kingsman: The Secret Service
2015

Representation Score
Good
2017
RDirector
Matthew Vaughn
Runtime
141 minutes
Average Rating
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Kingsman: The Golden Circle diversifies the spy genre by introducing the Statesman ability to act with a multi-ethnic cast and empowering female characters. However, the film falls short in exploring other identities, relying on conventional romantic structures and lacking meaningful representation for LGBTQ+ individuals or those with disabilities. Ultimately, the film disrupts monolithic Western clichés through its cosmopolitan cast, even if it misses opportunities for deeper social nuance.
Category Breakdown
The film centers around heterosexual relationships, such as Eggsy's romance with Princess Tilde. It does not integrate LGBTQ+ narratives or non-cisgender identities into its main character arcs.
Women play key roles, including the competent antagonist Poppy Adams and other female agents who hold positions of power and leadership within the Statesman ability to act.
The Statesman ability to act showcases a multi-ethnic cast that contrasts with the predominantly white Kingsman team. This global ensemble helps avoid the homogeneity often found in spy films.
The film juxtaposes traditional British gentlemen with casual American identities. It reimagines family structures through surrogate ability to act setups rather than traditional biological ties.
The film does not engage significantly with visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are primarily defined by their physical abilities and combat skills.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
When an attack on the Kingsman headquarters takes place and a new villain rises, Eggsy and Merlin are forced to work together with the American agency known as the Statesman to save the world.

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