Alien: Resurrection (1997)

Bias Rating

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Strong Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.0

Overview

The saga continues 200 years after Ripley sacrificed herself for the sake of humanity. Her erstwhile employers long gone, this time it is the military that resurrects the one-woman killing machine through genetic cloning...

Starring Cast

Sigourney Weaver • Winona Ryder • Dominique Pinon

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Strong Left

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Positive

Overview

Starring Cast

Sigourney Weaver • Winona Ryder • Dominique Pinon

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Hulu

Prime Video

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Primary

Political: Strong LeftConfidence: Medium

The film explicitly critiques the military-industrial complex's unethical genetic experimentation and corporate exploitation of life, portraying a systemic problem solved by the violent overthrow of the corrupt institution by a diverse group of outcasts.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie showcases visible diversity within its supporting cast, including characters of various races and a disabled individual, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative subtly critiques institutional power and scientific hubris, often embodied by white male characters, but this is framed as a critique of their actions and roles rather than traditional identities themselves. Themes of identity and 'otherness' are explored through the main characters.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

Alien: Resurrection features a strong, subtextual queer theme through the intimate and protective bond between Ripley 8 and Call. Their non-heteronormative relationship is depicted with dignity and complexity, serving as a central emotional anchor and source of strength. The film's portrayal is affirming, presenting their connection positively without ridicule or negative framing.

FemPower: NoConfidence: Medium

The film features Ripley 8, a clone with enhanced physical abilities, and Call, an android. While both characters engage in combat, their victories are primarily against xenomorphs or achieved through the use of firearms or technological means against human male adversaries. There are no clear instances of a female character defeating one or more human male opponents in direct, close-quarters physical combat.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Alien: Resurrection introduces new characters and continues the story of Ellen Ripley, who maintains her established gender. No existing characters from previous installments or source material are portrayed with a different gender.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film features the return of Ellen Ripley, who is portrayed by the same actress and race as in previous installments. All other significant characters are new to this film, and thus their casting does not constitute a race swap according to the provided definition.