7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller • 2005 • 119 min • Teen (13+)
Serenity (2005)
Serenity (2005)
Overview
A group of rebels travel the outskirts of space evading the sinister Alliance regime. Their lives of smuggling and cargo-running are interrupted by a psychic passenger who harbours a dangerous secret. Soon, the crew find themselves being pursued by an Alliance agent who will stop at nothing to find them.
Starring Cast
Nathan Fillion • Gina Torres • Chiwetel Ejiofor
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
A group of rebels travel the outskirts of space evading the sinister Alliance regime. Their lives of smuggling and cargo-running are interrupted by a psychic passenger who harbours a dangerous secret. Soon, the crew find themselves being pursued by an Alliance agent who will stop at nothing to find them.
Starring Cast
Nathan Fillion • Gina Torres • Chiwetel Ejiofor
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Leans Right
Confidence: Medium
The film's central thesis critiques an oppressive, totalitarian government that sacrifices individual liberty and truth for forced order, advocating for individual defiance and the exposure of truth as the solution.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High
The movie features a visibly diverse main cast in original roles, contributing to a varied ensemble. Its narrative centers on a struggle against an authoritarian government, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Female Combat: Yes
Confidence: High
The film features River Tam, who demonstrates exceptional martial arts skill by defeating multiple male opponents in hand-to-hand combat. Additionally, Inara Serra successfully engages and defeats a male guard in a melee weapon fight.
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: Medium
Shepherd Book, a central religious figure whose faith is heavily coded with Christian themes, is consistently portrayed as wise, compassionate, and a moral anchor. His spiritual perspective provides strength and guidance, and the narrative validates his worldview against the Alliance's cold rationalism.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: Medium
Serenity does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the crew's struggle against the Alliance and the mystery surrounding River Tam, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Serenity" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. There are no plot points or character arcs that explore transsexual identity or experiences, resulting in no direct portrayal to evaluate.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
Serenity is a direct continuation of the TV series Firefly, featuring the same established characters and actors. No character from the original series or source material had their gender changed for the film adaptation.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "Serenity" is a direct continuation of the "Firefly" TV series, with all established characters portrayed by their original actors. No characters from the source material were recast with actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.4
Critic Ratings
8.2
7.4
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