6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Alien Resurrection (1997)
Alien Resurrection (1997)
Overview
Two hundred years after Lt. Ripley died, a group of scientists clone her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the new Ripley is full of surprises … as are the new aliens. Ripley must team with a band of smugglers to keep the creatures from reaching Earth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.0
Overview
Two hundred years after Lt. Ripley died, a group of scientists clone her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the new Ripley is full of surprises … as are the new aliens. Ripley must team with a band of smugglers to keep the creatures from reaching Earth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict critiques the military-industrial complex and the ethical dangers of unchecked genetic engineering for weaponization, aligning with progressive concerns about institutional power and scientific hubris.
The movie features a visibly diverse supporting cast, including actors of different racial backgrounds, but does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white main roles. The narrative's critique focuses on institutional and ethical issues, with antagonists portrayed negatively due to their actions rather than their traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features Call, an android character, who engages in direct physical combat with a male human opponent, Dr. Wren. She uses her inherent android strength to physically defeat him in a close-quarters struggle.
Alien Resurrection does not feature any explicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The film's focus lies on its core science fiction elements and character development, without engaging with queer identity or experiences.
Alien Resurrection does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on cloning, hybrid identity, and survival against the Xenomorphs, without touching upon gender identity or expression.
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.
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.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.2
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5.6
6.2
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