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Meteor

Name: Meteor
Director: Ronald Neame
Released: 1979
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

1979

Director

Ronald Neame

Runtime

107 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Meteor is a conventional disaster film that upholds existing social and institutional hierarchies. The narrative relies on traditional scientific and governmental structures to address its central conflict, offering little room for social disruption. The film's casting and character dynamics are heavily influenced by its 1979 context. It favors a homogeneous, Anglo-centric elite, limiting the range of perspectives during the global crisis. While the plot includes rare geopolitical cooperation between superpowers, the film ultimately reinforces the status quo rather than challenging it.

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Category Breakdown

Does Meteor have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any clear LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. Relationships and family dynamics follow traditional patterns.

How does Meteor portray gender?

Limited

Male characters dominate leadership and scientific roles. Female characters play supporting roles that do not challenge traditional male dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Meteor?

Limited

The cast is largely uniform and reflects the era's typical casting practices. There is limited representation of minority groups in key roles.

How does Meteor represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes the importance of stable institutions and cooperation between governments. It portrays government and scientific agencies positively.

Does Meteor include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any meaningful portrayal of disabilities, either physical or cognitive. Characters are defined by their physical abilities needed for survival.

Present on Screen

Features rare international cooperation between the United States and the USSR.

Limited or Absent

Lacks meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
Fails to include diverse racial or ethnic perspectives in lead roles.
Does not provide nuanced depictions of disability or neurodivergence.
Reinforces traditional gender hierarchies by centering authority in male characters.

Official Synopsis

After a collision with a comet, a nearly 8km wide piece of the asteroid "Orpheus" is heading towards Earth. If it hits, it will cause an incredible catastrophe that will probably extinguish mankind. To stop the meteor, NASA wants to use the illegal nuclear weapon satellite "Hercules," but discovers soon that it doesn't have enough firepower. Their only chance to save the world is to join forces with the USSR, which has also launched such an illegal satellite. But will both governments agree?

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