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Battle: Los Angeles

2011·Movie
1h 56min·PG-13
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic375.8Rotten Tomatoes37%48%

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A , sci-fi movie: .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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About

It's not war. It's survival.

When once distant UFOs become a terrifying threat and an alien invasion force begins attacking Earths major costal and riverside cities, a U.S Marine staff sergeant and his team are sent into battle only to find they must take it upon themselves to defeat an unknown enemy and protect what remains of Los Angeles.
Military Sci-Fi ActionUrban WarfareAlien InvasionHigh-Octane CombatTeam-Based HeroicsBlockbuster SpectacleGritty War DramaSound-Driven Immersion

Crew

Directed by:
Jonathan Liebesman
Written by:
Christopher Bertolini
Produced by:
Neal H. Moritz, Ori Marmur, Jeffrey Chernov
Composed by:
Brian Tyler, Freddie Gibbs

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Battle: Los Angeles

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Battle: Los Angeles?

fuboTVSony Pictures Core

In the United States, Battle: Los Angeles streams on fuboTV and Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 78 other countries.

Is Battle: Los Angeles worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 37). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is Battle: Los Angeles okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

Can I half-watch Battle: Los Angeles?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Battle: Los Angeles plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (5 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Battle: Los Angeles a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$212 million

Yes: it cost about $70 million to make and earned $212 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.

What tropes does Battle: Los Angeles use?

Hyper-Competent SidekickWould Not Shoot a CivilianHopeless WarWeather of WarAction Film, Quiet Drama SceneHollywood TacticsDeveloping Doomed CharactersShown Their WorkAwesome Personnel CarrierBizarre Alien BiologyEye ScreamArtistic License – Militaryand 132 more

TV Tropes lists 144 tropes for it, including Hyper-Competent Sidekick, Would Not Shoot a Civilian, and Hopeless War.