Drama, History  •  2022  •  123 min

Kingmaker (2022)

Kingmaker poster

Kingmaker (2022)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
6.9

Overview

Seo Chang-dae, an ambitious political campaign strategist who ends up having ideological differences with his present client, receives a lucrative offer that will put his loyalty under the microscope.


Starring Cast

Sul Kyung-gu  •   Lee Sun-kyun  •   Jeon Bae-soo


Where to watch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film maintains a neutral stance by exploring the universal complexities of political ambition, strategy, and the moral compromises inherent in the pursuit of power, rather than explicitly promoting a specific left or right-leaning ideology. It focuses on the human element and ethical dilemmas within politics, balancing the perspectives of its central characters.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: Medium

The movie features a cast that is traditional for its South Korean cultural context, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of roles typically considered 'white' in a Western context. Its narrative focuses on political themes and does not explicitly critique or promote specific DEI themes related to traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Kingmaker is a political drama centered on the relationship between a politician and his strategist. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or subplots. The narrative focuses exclusively on political maneuvering and personal ambition, with no queer representation present in the story.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Kingmaker" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on political strategy and the complex relationship between a politician and his strategist, without engaging with transgender identity or experiences.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film "Kingmaker" is a historical drama based on real-life South Korean political figures, primarily Kim Dae-jung and his strategist. These historical figures were male and are portrayed by male actors in the film, consistent with their documented gender. No established characters from history or prior canon have their gender changed.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Kingmaker is a South Korean film based on real historical South Korean political figures. The main characters and supporting cast are portrayed by South Korean actors, consistent with the historical and cultural context, thus presenting no race swaps.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.8
The Movie Database logo
7.1

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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