Red, White & Royal Blue
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Red, White & Royal Blue is a 2023 American romantic comedy film adapted from Casey McQuiston's best-selling novel of the same name. The story follows Alex Claremont-Diaz, the First Son of the United States, and Prince Henry of Britain, who initially harbor a mutual disdain for each other. After a public altercation, they are forced into a staged truce for diplomatic reasons, which unexpectedly blossoms into a secret romantic relationship. The film explores themes of identity, love, and the challenges of maintaining a private life under intense public scrutiny, particularly within political and royal families.
Things to Consider
LGBTQ & Gender Identity
The film centrally features a romantic relationship between two male protagonists: Alex Claremont-Diaz, who identifies as bisexual, and Prince Henry, who identifies as gay. Their journey involves coming to terms with their sexual identities, keeping their relationship secret, and eventually making it public. The director, Matthew López, explicitly stated that Alex is bisexual and Henry is gay, emphasizing the 'B in LGBTQ is not a silent letter' from the original novel.
The entire plot revolves around Alex and Henry's developing same-sex relationship. Alex comes out as bisexual to his mother, President Ellen Claremont, who is supportive, and Henry identifies as gay. The film portrays their romantic and sexual intimacy, including multiple kissing scenes and implied sexual encounters.
Romance and Sexual Content
The movie includes explicit romantic and sexual content centered around the male protagonists. This includes multiple scenes of kissing and embracing, partial nudity, implied oral sex, and an extended sex scene, which contributed to its R rating in the US.
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Additional Context
Best For Ages
Not recommended for viewers under 16 due to significant LGBTQ+ romantic and sexual content, including implied sexual activity and partial nudity, as well as frequent strong language and depictions of alcohol consumption. While rated R in the US (and 16+ by Amazon), some viewers noted that the sexual content might align more with a PG-13 rating if it depicted heterosexual couples, highlighting the explicit nature of the same-sex relationship for this rating.
Good to Know
The film's R-rating in the US (16+ on Amazon) has been a point of discussion, with some director and viewer feedback suggesting that a similar level of sexual content, if heterosexual, might have received a lower rating, pointing to a potential disparity in how same-sex intimacy is rated. In the UK, the film received a 12A rating, equivalent to a US PG-13.
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