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Battle of the Year

2013Movie1 h 50 minPG-13

DramaMusic
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Metacritic293.2Rotten Tomatoes6%49%

A thrilling, hopeful music movie about sports and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Feels like

  • Dance Competition
  • Underdog Story
  • Inspirational
  • High-Energy
  • Showbiz
  • Redemption
  • Pop Culture
  • Sports Movie
  • World Tournament

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Benson Lee
Written by
Brin Hill, Chris Parker
Produced by
Amy Locane, Beau Flynn, Tripp Vinson
Music by
Christopher Lennertz

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Facts

September 21, 2013 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released
September 21, 2013
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Music, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$17 million
Available in
80 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Battle of the Year?"

Questions about Battle of the Year

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Battle of the Year?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Battle of the Year from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Battle of the Year worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 5, Rotten Tomatoes 6%, and Metacritic 29). Audiences rate it higher (44 out of 100) than critics (18).

Is Battle of the Year okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Battle of the Year?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Battle of the Year?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Was Battle of the Year a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$17 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 83% of its budget.