5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kingpin (1996)
Kingpin (1996)
Overview
After bowler Roy Munson swindles the wrong crowd and is left with a hook for a hand, he settles into impoverished obscurity. That is, until he uncovers the next big thing: an Amish kid named Ishmael. So, the corrupt and the hopelessly naive hit the circuit intent on settling an old score with Big Ern.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
After bowler Roy Munson swindles the wrong crowd and is left with a hook for a hand, he settles into impoverished obscurity. That is, until he uncovers the next big thing: an Amish kid named Ishmael. So, the corrupt and the hopelessly naive hit the circuit intent on settling an old score with Big Ern.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily focuses on apolitical themes of personal redemption, friendship, and the pursuit of a goal within a comedic framework. It does not explicitly promote a specific political ideology, balancing universal themes of individual responsibility and a critique of exploitation.
The film features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on a comedic story without critically portraying traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes as central to its plot.
Secondary
The film portrays the Amish, a Christian denomination, with respect and sympathy. While humor arises from their cultural differences and Ishmael's naivety, the narrative consistently champions their honesty, strong moral values, and community spirit, contrasting them favorably with the corrupt 'English' world. The film ultimately celebrates Ishmael's integrity, which is rooted in his faith.
The film 'Kingpin' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and the world of professional bowling, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film "Kingpin, 1996" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a former bowling champion's attempt to return to glory by mentoring an Amish bowler, and there are no elements within the story that depict or address transsexual identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Kingpin (1996) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a depiction of historical figures. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical gender to be swapped.
Kingpin (1996) is an original film and not an adaptation of existing source material, a biopic, or a reboot. Therefore, no characters had a pre-established race that could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.5
Critic Ratings
5.1
4.3
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