
Movie review
Geostorm
Woke Score
Lower is better
- Release Date
- October 12, 2017
- Age Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 109 min
Where to Watch
United States · Last checked 5/16/2026
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Breakdown
Factors & Ratings
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Geostorm.
Representation / casting choices
International cast fits the global satellite premise and disaster locations; some background diversity appears but stays story-appropriate with no visible quotas, swaps, or identity signaling.
Political / ideological dialogue
Political intrigue and dialogue about government corruption, power grabs, and the US handing control to an international body appear as thriller elements; some lines touch nationalism or protectionism but remain secondary and non-activist.
Identity-driven story themes
No plotlines, arcs, or messaging around race, gender, sexuality, or modern identity politics; focus stays on brothers, competence, and stopping sabotage.
Institutional / cultural critique
Politicians and authority figures receive negative portrayals as self-serving or incompetent during crises; this follows generic thriller style without activist framing of patriarchy, systemic identity issues, or anti-Western institutions.
