5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Surrogates (2009)
Surrogates (2009)
Overview
Set in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact through surrogate robots, a cop is forced to leave his home for the first time in years in order to investigate the murders of others' surrogates.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
5.2
Overview
Set in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact through surrogate robots, a cop is forced to leave his home for the first time in years in order to investigate the murders of others' surrogates.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
While the film critiques societal alienation, a theme with broad appeal, its core solution emphasizes individual responsibility and a radical return to unmediated human experience by rejecting technological dependency, which aligns with right-leaning critiques of modern society and calls for personal accountability.
The film features visible diversity within its cast, including minority actors in supporting roles, without explicitly recasting traditionally white characters. Its narrative primarily explores themes of technology and human connection, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities without explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film "Surrogates" is an adaptation of a comic book series. In the original comic, the character Agent Andrews is male, but in the film, the character is portrayed as female, constituting a gender swap for a named, plot-relevant character.
The character 'The Prophet,' depicted as a white man in the original comic book series, is portrayed by a Black actor (Ving Rhames) in the film adaptation, constituting a race swap.
The film 'Surrogates' does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely focused on a dystopian future where humans use robotic surrogates, and a detective's investigation into a crime.
Surrogates explores themes of technology, identity, and humanity through the lens of a society reliant on robotic avatars. The film does not include any transsexual characters or address themes of gender identity, resulting in no relevant portrayal.
The film features female characters, including Agent Peters, who participate in the plot. However, none are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents through skill, strength, or martial arts. Their roles are primarily investigative or involve the use of technology.
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User Ratings
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