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NetForce

Name: NetForce
Director: Rob Lieberman
Released: 1999
Duration: 154 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

1999

Director

Rob Lieberman

Runtime

154 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

NetForce operates as a conventional techno-thriller typical of its time. While the cast includes actors from different ethnicities, the story maintains existing social and institutional hierarchies. The film does not explore diverse identities or challenge traditional power structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does NetForce have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows late-90s standards where everyone is assumed to be straight and cisgender. There are no depictions of non-binary genders or same-sex relationships.

How does NetForce portray gender?

Fair

Women play important roles as detectives, but the story mainly focuses on the actions of male leads. The power structure centers around the male-led investigation.

How racially and ethnically diverse is NetForce?

Fair

The cast includes actors from various ethnic backgrounds. However, the characters are not deeply developed and follow typical procedural storylines.

How does NetForce represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot emphasizes traditional Western institutions like the FBI. It focuses on protecting digital systems and maintaining stability, without questioning these institutions.

Does NetForce include disability representation?

Minimal

All characters are shown as fully able-bodied professionals. There are no significant portrayals of disabilities used for character development.

Present on Screen

The film features a diverse cast of actors.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks deep, meaningful character development for its multi-ethnic cast.
The film does not address non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities or same-sex relationships.
Gender roles remain traditional, with male characters holding most of the power.
There is no significant depiction of disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Set in the year 2005, a division of the FBI, called "NetForce" has been initiated to investigate Internet crime. A Bill Gates-type character finds a loophole in his new web browser which enables him to gain control of the Internet. Net-Force, headed by Kristofferson and Bakula's characters set out to stop him.

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