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Incoming

Incoming

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2018

TV-MA

Director

Eric Zaragoza

Runtime

89 minutes

Average Rating

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Incoming operates as a conventional action-thriller, relying on established clichés of espionage and geopolitical crisis. The narrative structure prioritizes high-stakes tension and the mechanics of a thriller over social exploration. The film lacks the intentionality needed to disrupt traditional power dynamics or integrate diverse identities into the core plot. It remains focused on traditional Western institutional norms rather than challenging systemic identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Incoming have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a high-stakes mission involving a pilot, a doctor, and a CIA agent. There is no indication of stories or characters that explore non-traditional gender identities or challenge the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Incoming portray gender?

Limited

The plot uses typical thriller elements. Although there is a rookie doctor who may represent a female presence, the main characters occupy roles traditionally linked with masculine traits and aggression.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Incoming?

Fair

The setting involves an international conflict between Moscow and the CIA. However, the cast does not include a significant number of actors from non-white backgrounds, nor does it feature actors playing characters outside their traditional ethnic roles.

How does Incoming represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film follows Western thriller conventions centered on state-level conflicts. It emphasizes geopolitical stability and institutional power dynamics without delving into cultural deconstruction or diverse cultural perspectives.

Does Incoming include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The synopsis does not indicate any representation of neurodivergent individuals.

Present on Screen

  • The inclusion of a rookie doctor introduces a female character within the central mission cast.

Limited or Absent

  • The film heavily relies on traditional masculine archetypes for its primary plot drivers.
  • The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and neurodivergent characters.
  • The story adheres to standard Western thriller structures without exploring diverse cultural perspectives.
  • There is no visible representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The International Space Station is now a prison - the ultimate black site. No one's getting out. And no one knows it's there. But when the imprisoned terrorists take over the Station and turn it into a missile aimed at Moscow, only a shuttle pilot and a rookie doctor can stop them. Their task is complicated by a rogue CIA agent (Scott Adkins) who has his own plans for the station and the terrorists within.

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