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Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Representation Score

7.5/10

Good

2017

R

Director

Matthew Vaughn

Runtime

141 minutes

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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.

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Category Breakdown

Does Kingsman: The Golden Circle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

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.

How does Kingsman: The Golden Circle portray gender?

Good

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.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Kingsman: The Golden Circle?

Good

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.

How does Kingsman: The Golden Circle represent religion and culture?

Fair

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.

Does Kingsman: The Golden Circle include disability representation?

Fair

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

  • The Statesman ability to act introduces a diverse, multi-ethnic cast that breaks away from Anglo-centric spy clichés.
  • Female characters like Poppy Adams demonstrate significant influence and leadership, challenging traditional gender hierarchies.
  • The film promotes gender parity by including female agents in professional combat roles.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks meaningful engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or queer character arcs.
  • There is a missed opportunity to represent neurodivergent or physically disabled characters within the cast.
  • Romantic subplots remain strictly heterosexual and conventional.

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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