PeacockThe King of Staten Island (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
Scott has been a case of arrested development ever since his firefighter father died when he was seven. He's now reached his mid-20s having achieved little, chasing a dream of becoming a tattoo artist that seems far out of reach. As his ambitious younger sister heads off to college, Scott is still living with his exhausted ER nurse mother and spends his days smoking weed, hanging with the guys — Oscar, Igor and Richie — and secretly hooking up with his childhood friend Kelsey. But when his mother starts dating a loudmouth firefighter named Ray, it sets off a chain of events that will force Scott to grapple with his grief and take his first tentative steps toward moving forward in life.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Scott has been a case of arrested development ever since his firefighter father died when he was seven. He's now reached his mid-20s having achieved little, chasing a dream of becoming a tattoo artist that seems far out of reach. As his ambitious younger sister heads off to college, Scott is still living with his exhausted ER nurse mother and spends his days smoking weed, hanging with the guys — Oscar, Igor and Richie — and secretly hooking up with his childhood friend Kelsey. But when his mother starts dating a loudmouth firefighter named Ray, it sets off a chain of events that will force Scott to grapple with his grief and take his first tentative steps toward moving forward in life.
Starring Cast
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PeacockApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on the apolitical themes of personal growth, grief, and family dynamics, with its solution centered on individual responsibility and finding purpose rather than promoting any specific political ideology.
The film features a predominantly white main cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on the personal journey of a young white male, without critically portraying traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
The film portrays Catholicism through the character of Ray, a kind and stable firefighter. His faith is depicted as a source of comfort and moral grounding, contributing to his positive character traits. While the protagonist initially expresses some hostility, the narrative frames this as his immaturity, ultimately affirming Ray's faith as a positive influence.
The King of Staten Island does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships and the protagonist's personal struggles and family dynamics, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The King of Staten Island is an original story, loosely based on the lead actor's life experiences. It does not adapt pre-existing source material or historical figures with established genders, thus no characters undergo a gender swap.
The King of Staten Island is an original film inspired by Pete Davidson's life, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material with established characters. All characters are new creations for this film, thus no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.0
Critic Ratings
7.6
6.7
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