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The Battleship Island

2017Movie2 h 12 minPG-13

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic607.7Rotten Tomatoes67%81%

A pulse-pounding, brutally violent drama movie about history and war, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

1945 Hashima. We called it hell on earth.

During the Japanese colonial era, roughly 400 Korean people, who were forced onto Battleship Island 'Hashima Island' to mine for coal, attempt to escape.

Feels like

  • Harrowing Historical Drama
  • Intense War Action
  • Escape Thriller
  • Korean Colonial Era
  • Social Injustice
  • Survival Story
  • Visually Impressive
  • High Stakes
  • Bleak but Resilient

Cast

24 of 101

Crew

Directed by
Ryoo Seung-wan
Written by
Ryoo Seung-wan, Shin Kyung-il
Produced by
Kang Hye-jung, Cho Sung-min, Park Jung
Music by
Bang Jun-seok

Everyone

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Facts

July 26, 2017 · 2 h 12 min · PG-13

Released
July 26, 2017
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
Korean
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
South Korea
Budget
$21 million
Box office
$46 million
Available in
43 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Battleship Island?"

Questions about The Battleship Island

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Battleship Island?

NetflixThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, The Battleship Island streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is The Battleship Island worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 60). Audiences rate it higher (76 out of 100) than critics (64).

Is The Battleship Island okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Battleship Island in English?

KoreanJapanese

No, it was made in Korean, with some Japanese.