8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure • 2009 • 162 min • Teen (13+)
Avatar (2009)
Avatar (2009)
Overview
In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.
Starring Cast
Sam Worthington • Zoe Saldaña • Sigourney Weaver
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
8.0
Overview
In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.
Starring Cast
Sam Worthington • Zoe Saldaña • Sigourney Weaver
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes anti-colonialism, environmentalism, and indigenous rights, critiquing corporate exploitation and military aggression against a native population and their planet.
Diversity: High
Confidence: High
The movie features a diverse cast for its alien Na'vi characters, while the human roles are more traditionally cast. Its narrative strongly critiques colonial expansion and environmental destruction, portraying the human military and corporate figures as antagonists.
Secondary
Female Combat: Yes
Confidence: High
The film features Neytiri, a Na'vi warrior, who demonstrates exceptional physical prowess and skill in combat. She is shown to be victorious in a direct physical confrontation using a melee weapon against a male human opponent.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The 2009 film 'Avatar' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plotlines. Its narrative centers on a heterosexual romance and broader themes of environmentalism and conflict, resulting in no portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
Avatar (2009) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative or character arcs. The story primarily explores themes of environmentalism, cultural conflict, and the protagonist's integration into an alien society, without touching upon gender identity in this specific context. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
Avatar (2009) is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior installments from which characters were adapted with a different gender.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
Avatar (2009) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon from which characters could have been race-swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.6
Critic Ratings
8.1
8.3
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