6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Space Sweepers (2021)
Space Sweepers (2021)
Overview
When the crew of a space junk collector ship called The Victory discovers a humanoid robot named Dorothy that's known to be a weapon of mass destruction, they get involved in a risky business deal which puts their lives at stake.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
When the crew of a space junk collector ship called The Victory discovers a humanoid robot named Dorothy that's known to be a weapon of mass destruction, they get involved in a risky business deal which puts their lives at stake.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly critiques unchecked corporate power, extreme class inequality, and environmental destruction, championing collective action and solidarity among the marginalized against systemic injustice.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast within its futuristic setting, though its primary roles are not explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative critiques corporate power and class disparity, with a white male antagonist representing these oppressive forces, but the focus is on systemic issues rather than an explicit negative portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
Space Sweepers features Bubs, a robot who identifies as female and openly expresses a desire for gender transition surgery. The film portrays this aspiration respectfully, with other characters accepting and supporting Bubs's goal without judgment or ridicule, thus affirming her identity.
Space Sweepers features Bubs, a robot character who openly expresses the desire to undergo gender reassignment surgery to become a woman. This aspiration is treated with dignity and respect throughout the narrative, serving as a key motivator for Bubs' actions and character arc. The film concludes with Bubs achieving this goal, presenting an affirming portrayal of gender transition as a valid and celebrated personal journey.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Space Sweepers is an original film with newly created characters. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a character's gender for a swap to occur.
Space Sweepers is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or legacy characters from which a race swap could occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
7.1
Critic Ratings
7.0
6.4
More Like This
Center
6.8
Alienoid
(2022)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Progressive
8.0
Snowpiercer
(2013)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Leans Progressive
8.0
The Host
(2006)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Progressive
7.1
Punch
(2011)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Leans Progressive
7.0
A Frozen Flower
(2008)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Progressive
8.7
Silenced
(2011)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Progressive
6.9
Air Murder
(2022)
Political: Not Rated
Diversity: Not Rated
Center
7.0
Kill Boksoon
(2023)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Female Combat: Yes
Progressive
7.1
Brave Citizen
(2023)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Progressive
6.7
North and South
(1965)
Political: Not Rated
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
7.5
Lady Vengeance
(2005)
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Leans Progressive
6.5
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
(2002)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
8.3
Burning
(2018)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Progressive
7.6
Semantic Error: The Movie
(2022)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Leans Progressive
7.7
Inseparable Bros
(2019)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
8.5
Memories of Murder
(2003)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
8.0
Madame Aema 3
(1985)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Center
6.8
The Witch Part 2 - The Other One
(2022)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Center
6.6
Arahan
(2004)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Progressive
6.7
Hi-Five
(2025)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes