The Kingdom (2007)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.1

Overview

After a terrorist attack on an American housing compound in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where families and FBI Agent Francis Manner are murdered, FBI agent Ronald Fleury blackmails the Saudi Arabian consul to get five days of ...

Starring Cast

Jamie Foxx • Chris Cooper • Jennifer Garner

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Jamie Foxx • Chris Cooper • Jennifer Garner

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film's primary narrative champions a determined and effective US counter-terrorism response to an attack, emphasizing national security and law enforcement competence, which aligns with right-leaning themes despite its nuanced portrayal of cultural complexities and a somber reflection on the cycle of violence.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features visible diversity in its casting, including a Black actor in a lead role and a female in a prominent team position. However, the narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities and does not explicitly critique them or center strong DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'The Kingdom' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on a counter-terrorism investigation in Saudi Arabia, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film features Janet Mayes, an FBI agent, who participates in a climactic shootout. However, her combat engagements are exclusively with firearms. There are no scenes where she, or any other female character, defeats one or more male opponents in close-quarters physical combat using skill, strength, or martial arts.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Kingdom (2007) is an original film with no pre-existing source material or historical figures. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no established characters whose gender could have been swapped.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Kingdom (2007) features original characters created for the film. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon for these characters to determine a race swap.