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Battleship

2012·Movie
2h 11min·PG-13
IMDb5.8Metacritic415.0Rotten Tomatoes33%54%

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Netflix

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Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Spectacle9
  • Tension8

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

War and the future

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

The battle for Earth begins at sea.

When mankind beams a radio signal into space, a reply comes from ‘Planet G’, in the form of several alien crafts that splash down in the waters off Hawaii. Lieutenant Alex Hopper is a weapons officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones, part of an international naval coalition which becomes the world's last hope for survival as they engage the hostile alien force of unimaginable strength. While taking on the invaders, Hopper must also try to live up to the potential that his brother, and his fiancée's father—an Admiral—expect of him.
Alien InvasionNaval WarfareAction SpectacleSci-Fi ThrillerSummer BlockbusterOver-the-Top VisualsMilitary Sci-FiHumanity vs. ExtraterrestrialsHigh-Stakes Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Berg, Julie Pitkanen, Eric Heffron
Written by:
Erich Hoeber, Jon Hoeber
Produced by:
Peter Berg, Jamie Castro, Scott Stuber
Composed by:
Paul Massey, Chris Scarabosio, Beau Borders

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Battleship

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Where can I stream Battleship legally?

Netflix

Battleship is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Battleship worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Battleship rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Battleship?

2 h 11 min

Battleship runs 2 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Battleship?

Critics37
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Battleship higher (54) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Battleship a box office hit?

Budget$209 million
Box office$303 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $209 million to make and earned $303 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Battleship in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in Japan, United States, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Battleship?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Battleship in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Battleship use?

Oh, Crap!Gondor Calls for AidBadass BoastTitle DropEye AwakenChekhov's GunmanImprobable Infant SurvivalHandicapped BadassIt Has Been an HonorFire-Forged FriendsSerkis FolkDeterminatorand 144 more

TV Tropes lists 156 storytelling tropes for Battleship, including Oh, Crap!, Gondor Calls for Aid, Badass Boast.