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Passengers

Name: Passengers
Director: Morten Tyldum
Released: 2016
Duration: 116 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2016

PG-13

Director

Morten Tyldum

Runtime

116 minutes

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Passengers functions as a traditional narrative that prioritizes classic Hollywood romanticism over complex diversity. The film relies on conventional clichés and a homogeneous cast, limiting its engagement with diverse identities. The story's tension revolves around personal struggles and interpersonal dynamics rather than systemic or social critiques, reinforcing existing social and romantic norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Passengers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on heterosexual relationships and does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy.

How does Passengers portray gender?

Fair

Aurora Lane is portrayed as intelligent and professional, but the narrative is driven by the male protagonist's actions, following typical romantic drama structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Passengers?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon, creating a homogeneous demographic without meaningful racial blending in the main character arcs.

How does Passengers represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes personal struggles and individual ethics without critiquing broader societal issues. It uses a high-tech setting without challenging Western institutions or capitalist systems.

Does Passengers include disability representation?

Minimal

The central narrative does not depict physical, neurodivergent, or sensory disabilities, presenting characters as fully able-bodied.

Present on Screen

Aurora Lane is depicted as a highly intelligent and professional character.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and same-sex intimacy.
The cast is overwhelmingly white, lacking racial diversity in primary roles.
There is no meaningful engagement with the lived experiences of disability.
The narrative structure reinforces traditional gender hierarchies and heterosexual clichés.

Official Synopsis

A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early.

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