An alternative version of the King Arthur legend. As a boy, Arthur is left orphaned after his father, King Uther Pendragon, and mother are killed in a war waged against them by Vortigern, who then assumes the throne. Art...
An alternative version of the King Arthur legend. As a boy, Arthur is left orphaned after his father, King Uther Pendragon, and mother are killed in a war waged against them by Vortigern, who then assumes the throne. Art...
While the film features a rebellion against tyranny, its core solution champions the restoration of a rightful monarch based on lineage and destiny, emphasizing traditional order and heroic individualism, which aligns with right-leaning values.
The movie incorporates significant DEI through the explicit racial recasting of a traditionally white character, Bedivere, with a Black actor. However, its narrative maintains a traditional framing, focusing on a classic hero's journey without explicitly critiquing or centering DEI themes.
Canonical Arthurian characters such as Bedivere and Tristan, traditionally depicted as white in source material, are portrayed by Black actors in this adaptation.
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in an N/A rating for its net impact on LGBTQ+ representation.
The film features The Mage as the primary female character with significant involvement in action sequences. Her abilities are magical, primarily controlling animals and nature. She does not engage in direct physical combat or melee weapon fights against male opponents.
The film adapts the King Arthur legend, maintaining the traditional genders for established characters like Arthur and Uther Pendragon. While new characters are introduced, no existing canonical figures are portrayed with a different gender.
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