King Richard (2021)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.9

Overview

Armed with a clear vision and a brazen 78-page plan, Richard Williams is determined to write his daughters, Venus and Serena, into history. Training on Compton, California's neglected tennis courts--rain or shine--the gi...

Starring Cast

Will Smith • Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor • Jon Bernthal

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Will Smith • Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor • Jon Bernthal

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

While acknowledging systemic barriers like racism and class, the film's dominant message champions individual agency, strong parental guidance, and a disciplined, self-made path to success, aligning with conservative values of personal responsibility and family strength.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features a diverse main cast accurately portraying the real-life Black Williams family. Its narrative explores themes of overcoming racial and class barriers within the world of professional tennis, focusing on the family's journey and resilience without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

King Richard does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers exclusively on the Williams family's journey in professional tennis, focusing on their personal and professional challenges and triumphs. Consequently, there is no portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals or issues within the film's scope.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is a biopic depicting real historical figures, including Richard Williams, Oracene Price, Venus Williams, and Serena Williams. All major characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical counterparts.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is a biopic depicting real historical figures, primarily the Williams family, who are Black. All major characters are portrayed by actors of the same race as their historical counterparts, thus containing no race swaps.