The film portrays Queen Christina as a gender non-conforming monarch who challenges traditional female roles and often dresses in men's attire. While her character exhibits significant gender non-conformity, the narrative does not present her as a transsexual character, nor does it explicitly explore themes of gender identity differing from assigned sex. The film's focus is on her personal freedom and duties as a ruler.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film portrays Queen Christina of Sweden, a historical figure, as female. While the character often adopts masculine attire and mannerisms, this aligns with historical accounts and does not constitute a change in her established gender.

Queen Christina of Sweden was a historical figure of European descent. In the 1933 film, she is portrayed by Greta Garbo, a Swedish actress, aligning with the historical figure's race.