6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
King of New York (1990)
King of New York (1990)
Overview
A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on Robin Hood.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on Robin Hood.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily focuses on the individual morality and tragic downfall of a charismatic crime boss, depicting the brutal realities of the criminal underworld without explicitly promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies or offering a clear political solution to the societal problems it touches upon.
The movie features visible diversity in its cast, including prominent roles for minority actors, but does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative centers on a white male protagonist and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or make DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The film portrays its protagonist, Frank White, as a devout Catholic who regularly attends church and prays, yet simultaneously commits extreme acts of violence and drug trafficking. This stark juxtaposition highlights his profound hypocrisy, with the film offering no counterbalancing positive portrayal of the faith or its adherents.
King of New York does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative is solely centered on a drug lord's attempt to consolidate power and his interactions within the criminal underworld, rendering the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements as not applicable.
The film 'King of New York, 1990' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its story. Consequently, there is no portrayal of transsexual identity to evaluate, resulting in a 'No depiction' assessment.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
King of New York is an original crime drama film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific film, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior established canon.
King of New York (1990) is an original film, not an adaptation of a pre-existing work or a biopic. There are no prior canonical or historical character races established to compare against the on-screen portrayals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.8
Critic Ratings
7.4
6.6
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