4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Planet 51 (2009)
Planet 51 (2009)
Overview
When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an empathetic little green being.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
4.5
Overview
When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an empathetic little green being.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film critiques xenophobia and government-fueled misinformation, advocating for empathy and understanding between different cultures. Its dominant themes align with progressive values of tolerance and questioning authority.
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
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.
Planet 51 is an animated science fiction comedy that does not feature any transsexual characters or explore themes related to gender identity. The story focuses on an astronaut's accidental landing on an alien planet and his efforts to return home, without addressing LGBTQ+ topics.
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.
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.
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.
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5.9
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