Independence Day (1996)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.6

Overview

On July 2nd, communications systems worldwide are sent into chaos by a strange atmospheric interference. It is soon learned by the military that a number of enormous objects are on a collision course with Earth. At first...

Starring Cast

Will Smith • Bill Pullman • Jeff Goldblum

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Hulu

Prime Video

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Will Smith • Bill Pullman • Jeff Goldblum

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Hulu

Prime Video

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film champions national pride, military heroism, and decisive leadership as the solution to an existential threat, with a strong emphasis on American exceptionalism, aligning its dominant themes with conservative values.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

Independence Day features a visibly diverse cast, including prominent roles for Black and Jewish actors, but these characters are original and not explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative frames traditional identities positively, with white male characters in heroic leadership positions, and does not present a critique of these identities or explicitly center DEI themes, instead focusing on global unity.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Independence Day does not include any explicit or identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on the global response to an alien invasion, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or relationships, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film features several prominent female characters, but none are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Their roles are primarily strategic, supportive, or involve participation in large-scale military operations using firearms and aircraft.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Independence Day (1996) is an original film with no pre-existing source material or historical figures. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there is no prior canonical gender to be swapped from.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Independence Day (1996) is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There is no prior source material or historical basis for its characters, meaning no character was previously established as a different race.