4.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)
Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)
Overview
We always knew they were coming back. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Viewer Rating
4.1
Overview
We always knew they were coming back. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core conflict of humanity uniting against an alien invasion is largely apolitical, and its narrative solution, which combines global cooperation with a strong military response and individual heroism, balances themes that might otherwise lean left or right.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, including a female President and various ethnic backgrounds among its heroes, reflecting a global effort against an alien threat. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities, without explicitly centering or critiquing DEI themes.
Secondary
The film includes a minor depiction of an LGBTQ+ relationship through Dr. Brakish Okun and his male partner, Dr. Isaacs. Their brief, tender reunion is presented as a normal aspect of Dr. Okun's life, without being central to the plot or used for commentary, resulting in a neutral portrayal.
Independence Day: Resurgence does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a net impact of N/A for this aspect.
The film features several female characters in significant roles, including fighter pilots and leaders. Their combat contributions are primarily in aerial battles using advanced spacecraft and weaponry against alien forces. There are no instances of female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
All returning legacy characters from the original 'Independence Day' maintain their established gender in 'Independence Day: Resurgence.' New characters introduced in the sequel do not constitute gender swaps.
All returning legacy characters in Independence Day: Resurgence are portrayed by actors of the same race as in the original film. New characters introduced in the sequel do not constitute race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.2
5.4
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2.8
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