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Battle: Los Angeles

2011·Movie
1h 56min·PG-13
IMDb5.7Metacritic375.8Rotten Tomatoes37%48%

Where to watch

fuboTVSony Pictures Core

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Battle: Los Angeles fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Violence10
  • Tension9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

War and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and sound design

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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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.
Alien InvasionMilitary ActionUrban WarfareGritty RealismSci-Fi ThrillerSurvival StoryIntense CombatSpectacle-DrivenRelentless PaceApocalyptic Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Jonathan Liebesman, Kevin O'Neil, Dawn Gilliam
Written by:
Christopher Bertolini
Produced by:
Neal H. Moritz, Tara Feldstein Bennett, Debra Zane
Composed by:
Brian Tyler, Paul Massey, David Giammarco

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Battle: Los Angeles

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Where can I stream Battle: Los Angeles legally?

fuboTVSony Pictures Core

Battle: Los Angeles is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. 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 Battle: Los Angeles worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Battle: Los Angeles rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Battle: Los Angeles?

1 h 56 min

Battle: Los Angeles runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Battle: Los Angeles?

Critics37
Audiences54

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

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 language is Battle: Los Angeles in?

EnglishUkrainian

It was made in English, with some Ukrainian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Battle: Los Angeles?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Battle: Los Angeles in 122 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Battle: Los Angeles, including Hyper-Competent Sidekick, Would Not Shoot a Civilian, Hopeless War.