Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction, Action, Fantasy, Adventure  •  2008  •  88 min  •  Teen (13+)

Futurama: Bender's Game (2008)

Futurama: Bender's Game poster

Futurama: Bender's Game (2008)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Female Combat: Yes
Family Values: Strongly Progressive

Viewer Rating
6.7

Overview

Futurama: Bender's Game is a 2008 animated film that follows the Planet Express crew as they venture into a fantasy realm to resolve an energy crisis caused by corporate greed. The storyline critiques monopolies and environmental exploitation while showcasing non-traditional family dynamics. The 'Leans Progressive' label arises from a central critique of corporate power, progressive family values like chosen and non-traditional parenting, and female lead Leela in a combat role. Despite satirical and fantastical elements, the film reinforces themes of resistance to systemic control.


Starring Cast

Billy West  •   Katey Sagal  •   John DiMaggio  •   Tress MacNeille

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium

The film's central narrative critiques corporate greed and the exploitation of natural resources, which leads to an energy crisis and conflict. The solution involves challenging established paradigms and corporate control over vital resources, aligning with progressive concerns.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie features a visibly diverse cast of characters, including various species, genders, and some ethnically coded humans, which is consistent with the show's established universe. The narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of its characters.

Secondary

LGBTQ: Neutral
Confidence: Medium

The film features a minor, humorous depiction of same-sex attraction through the fantasy personas of Cubert and Dwight, who declare their mutual 'gay' affection. This portrayal is played for laughs within the D&D-inspired segment but avoids harmful stereotypes or negative consequences. The depiction is incidental to the main plot and neither strongly affirms nor denigrates LGBTQ+ identity, resulting in a neutral overall impact.

Female Combat: Yes
Confidence: High

The film features Leela, in her fantasy persona Leegola, who actively participates in and wins physical combat using a staff against multiple male opponents in the Cornwood realm.

Family Values: Strongly Progressive
Confidence: Low

The movie clearly endorses progressive family values through its depiction of chosen family structures, non-traditional parenting roles (Bender and Ben), and a satirical approach to universal 'marriage,' while traditional gender roles and parental authority are largely absent or subverted.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Futurama: Bender's Game does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. While a character named 'Hermaphroditee' is present, this intersex centaur is a fantastical creature, distinct from transsexual identity, and does not explore themes of gender identity or transition.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film features the established cast of the Futurama series. All returning characters maintain their canonical genders as portrayed in the preceding television series. No character previously established as one gender is portrayed as a different gender.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

This animated film is a direct continuation of an established series. All returning characters maintain their original visual depictions and established racial or species identities from the prior canon, with no changes to their race.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.3
The Movie Database logo
6.9

Critic Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes logo
6.0
Metacritic logo
N/A

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