8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Forbidden Planet (1956)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for twenty years. They find themselves unwelcome by the expedition's lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don't turn back immediately.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for twenty years. They find themselves unwelcome by the expedition's lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don't turn back immediately.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores universal themes of human nature, the dangers of unchecked scientific ambition, and the destructive potential of the subconscious mind, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features a cast that aligns with traditional casting practices of its time, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, with no explicit critique of these identities or central DEI themes.
Secondary
Forbidden Planet does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative and character relationships are entirely within a heteronormative context, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film "Forbidden Planet" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on science fiction elements, exploration, and psychological horror, without engaging with gender identity or transition in any capacity.
The film features Altaira Morbius as the sole significant female character. Her role does not involve engaging in or winning any close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. The primary antagonist is an invisible, non-physical entity, and no female character participates in its defeat through direct physical means.
Forbidden Planet is an original film from 1956, not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped from.
Forbidden Planet is an original film from 1956, not an adaptation of a prior work with pre-established character races. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there is no prior canon from which a character's race could have been changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.2
8.0
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