8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
King Kong (1933)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central tragedy, stemming from the exploitation of a natural wonder for profit and spectacle, aligns with anti-colonial and environmentalist critiques of human hubris and civilization's destructive impact, leading to a left-leaning rating.
The film features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative primarily frames traditional identities in neutral to positive lights, focusing on adventure and spectacle rather than offering explicit critiques of traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "King Kong" (1933) does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot centers on adventure, a giant ape, and a damsel in distress, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The 1933 film 'King Kong' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a cinematic expedition to a mysterious island, the capture of a giant ape, and its subsequent rampage in New York City, without any elements pertaining to gender identity.
The film features Ann Darrow as the primary female character. Her role involves being a victim and a damsel in distress, captured by natives and then by Kong. She does not engage in or win any direct physical combat against male opponents.
The 1933 film "King Kong" is the original cinematic portrayal of its main characters. There is no prior widely established canon from which character genders were altered for this film.
The 1933 film "King Kong" is the original major depiction of its primary human characters. There is no prior source material or previous installment where characters like Ann Darrow, Carl Denham, or Jack Driscoll were established as a different race before this film's portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.7
9.2
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