Planet 51 (2009)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 4.5

Overview

Lem is just an average teenager working on getting the girl and furthering his career at the local planetarium - except that he's an alien. At least to U.S. astronaut Captain Charles T. Baker who lands on Lem's planet ho...

Starring Cast

Dwayne Johnson • Seann William Scott • Jessica Biel

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Dwayne Johnson • Seann William Scott • Jessica Biel

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film's central narrative functions as a clear allegory against xenophobia and military overreach, advocating for empathy and understanding over fear of the unknown.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The film 'Planet 51' features a diverse voice cast, including a non-white actor for its human protagonist, though this does not constitute an explicit race swap of a traditionally white role. Its narrative subtly explores themes of xenophobia and acceptance through its alien society, which mirrors 1950s human culture, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Planet 51 is an animated science fiction comedy that does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on an alien planet's inhabitants and an astronaut, with no elements pertaining to queer identity.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Female characters are present but do not participate in combat roles that meet the specified criteria.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Planet 51 is an original animated film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which character genders could have been swapped.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Planet 51 is an original animated film featuring alien characters. There is no prior source material, historical context, or established human racial depiction for its characters that could be subject to a race swap.