4.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sphere (1998)
Sphere (1998)
Overview
A spacecraft is discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, presumed to be at least 300 years old and of alien origin. A crack team of scientists and experts is assembled and taken to the ocean floor to investigate. However, the ship is not as it seems and when a giant perfect sphere is discovered in the cargo bay, things begin to fall apart.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
4.2
Overview
A spacecraft is discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, presumed to be at least 300 years old and of alien origin. A crack team of scientists and experts is assembled and taken to the ocean floor to investigate. However, the ship is not as it seems and when a giant perfect sphere is discovered in the cargo bay, things begin to fall apart.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores universal psychological themes of fear, power, and human nature in the face of the unknown, without explicitly promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies or systems. The solution presented is a pragmatic, non-ideological choice to forget the experience, reflecting a neutral stance on political issues.
The movie features a visibly diverse main cast, including prominent Black and female actors in significant roles. However, its narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center around strong DEI themes, focusing instead on a psychological sci-fi thriller plot.
Secondary
The character Dr. Jerry Shaffer, who was male in Michael Crichton's source novel "Sphere," is portrayed as female in the 1998 film adaptation, played by Queen Latifah.
The film "Sphere" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is entirely focused on the psychological thriller elements and the scientific team's encounter with an alien entity, rendering LGBTQ+ representation absent from the story.
The film "Sphere" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story centers on a team of scientists encountering an alien entity that brings their subconscious fears to life, without any elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Sphere" is an adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel. Key characters like Dr. Norman Goodman, Dr. Beth Halperin, and Dr. Harry Adams are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their descriptions in the original source material, indicating no race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.1
Critic Ratings
1.2
3.5
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dustin Hoffman | Dr. Norman Goodman | Male | White |  United States |
Sharon Stone | Dr. Elizabeth 'Beth' Halperin | Female | White | United States |
Samuel L. Jackson | Dr. Harry Adams | Male | Black | United States |
Peter Coyote | Captain Harold C. Barnes | Male | White | United States |
Liev Schreiber | Dr. Ted Fielding | Male | White | United States |
Queen Latifah | Alice 'Teeny' Fletcher | Female | Black | United States |
James Pickens Jr. | O.S.S.A. Instructor | Male | Black | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
71%
29%
Race
White
57%
Black
43%
Nationalities
United States
100%
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