5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979)
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979)
Overview
20th-century astronaut Buck Rogers awakens in the 25th century after a freak accident puts him in suspended animation for 500 years. Upon returning to Earth and discovering the planet is recovering from a nuclear war, Buck uses his combat skills and ingenuity to protect Earth and fight evil throughout the galaxy alongside starfighter pilot Colonel Wilma Deering and robot companion Twiki.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.5
Overview
20th-century astronaut Buck Rogers awakens in the 25th century after a freak accident puts him in suspended animation for 500 years. Upon returning to Earth and discovering the planet is recovering from a nuclear war, Buck uses his combat skills and ingenuity to protect Earth and fight evil throughout the galaxy alongside starfighter pilot Colonel Wilma Deering and robot companion Twiki.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around humanity's survival against an external empire and internal societal stagnation, themes that are broadly apolitical. While individual heroism and strong defense are prominent solutions, they function as classic adventure tropes rather than explicit political statements, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast for its main human characters, aligning with its source material and production era. Its narrative focuses on classic sci-fi adventure without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The television series 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on heterosexual relationships and traditional sci-fi adventure, reflecting the common representation standards of its era. Therefore, there is no specific portrayal to evaluate as positive, negative, or neutral.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The series, set in a futuristic world, focuses on traditional sci-fi adventure without exploring gender identity topics.
While female characters like Colonel Wilma Deering are prominent and participate in numerous action sequences, their combat victories against male opponents are primarily achieved through the use of firearms or advanced technology, rather than direct physical combat, martial arts, or melee weapons.
The 1979 series adaptation of Buck Rogers maintains the established genders of its core characters, including Buck Rogers, Wilma Deering, and Dr. Huer, as depicted in prior source material and adaptations.
The 1979 "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" series did not portray any established characters from its source material (novella, comics, prior serials) as a different race. Key characters like Buck Rogers and Wilma Deering were cast with actors matching their original depictions.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
7.0
Critic Ratings
3.8
4.5