7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Documentary • 2022 • 59 min
The King of New York - An Ice Hockey Saga (2022)
The King of New York - An Ice Hockey Saga (2022)
Overview
This 2022 Swedish documentary follows Henrik Lundqvist across his entire NHL career with the New York Rangers, as seen through the lens of journalist Marie Lehmann, who tracked him over nearly two decades. The Leans Traditional label fits with little friction. The film centers on a male athlete's dedication, his bond with twin brother Joel, and the family support structure behind a long professional career. There is no political framing, no DEI-driven agenda, and no identity-politics subplot. Sports documentaries of this kind tend to reinforce traditional values by default: hard work, loyalty, competitive excellence, and family. The absence of any progressive cultural signals tips the rating gently but clearly in one direction.
Starring Cast
Henrik Lundqvist • Marie Lehmann • Joel Lundqvist
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
This 2022 Swedish documentary follows Henrik Lundqvist across his entire NHL career with the New York Rangers, as seen through the lens of journalist Marie Lehmann, who tracked him over nearly two decades. The Leans Traditional label fits with little friction. The film centers on a male athlete's dedication, his bond with twin brother Joel, and the family support structure behind a long professional career. There is no political framing, no DEI-driven agenda, and no identity-politics subplot. Sports documentaries of this kind tend to reinforce traditional values by default: hard work, loyalty, competitive excellence, and family. The absence of any progressive cultural signals tips the rating gently but clearly in one direction.
Starring Cast
Henrik Lundqvist • Marie Lehmann • Joel Lundqvist
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film focuses on the apolitical themes of athletic achievement, personal dedication, and professional legacy within the context of an ice hockey career, presenting a narrative centered on sportsmanship without engaging in political discourse.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The movie's casting reflects the specific individuals involved in the subject matter, primarily a white male athlete and his associates, without any explicit DEI-driven casting choices. The narrative focuses on the athlete's journey and does not portray traditional identities negatively or center around explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: High
The film, a documentary about an athlete, is expected to portray his biological family, including his brother and likely his spouse and children, as a foundational and supportive element of his life and career, without explicitly critiquing or endorsing specific family norms.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
This documentary chronicles the career of ice hockey goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, focusing on his time with the New York Rangers. The narrative is entirely centered on sports and personal achievements within that context. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film's plot or character arcs.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The King of New York - An Ice Hockey Saga is a documentary centered on the professional ice hockey career of Henrik Lundqvist. The film's narrative exclusively focuses on sports-related themes, his achievements, and personal life within that context. There are no transgender characters or themes depicted in the story.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film features real-life ice hockey players Henrik and Joel Lundqvist, and sports journalist Marie Lehmann, all portraying themselves. There is no indication of any historical or previously established character being depicted with a different gender.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film is a documentary featuring real-life individuals Henrik Lundqvist, Joel Lundqvist, and Marie Lehmann appearing as themselves. There are no instances of established characters or historical figures being portrayed by actors of a different race.
Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High
Not depicted in the film with any significant narrative weight.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
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