5.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
Overview
When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern, Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy... whether he likes it or not.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
5.1
Overview
When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern, Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy... whether he likes it or not.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
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.
Secondary
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.
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes. The narrative is centered on the fantasy action retelling of the Arthurian legend, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity or experiences.
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.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.6
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3.1
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