Battleship
"The battle for Earth begins at sea."
Originally released in 2012. Battleship is a thriller/action film. directed by Peter Berg. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, and Rihanna
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 11, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (5,789 votes)
Budget
$209M
Production budget
Box Office
$303M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Taylor Kitsch
as Lieutenant Alex Hopper
Alexander Skarsgård
as Commander Stone Hopper
Rihanna
as Petty Officer Cora 'Weps' Raikes
Brooklyn Decker
as Sam
Tadanobu Asano
as Captain Yugi Nagata
Hamish Linklater
as Cal Zapata
Liam Neeson
as Admiral Shane
Peter MacNicol
as Secretary of Defense
John Tui
as Chief Petty Officer Walter "The Beast" Lynch
Jesse Plemons
as Boatswain Mate Seaman Jimmy "Ordy" Ord
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $209,000,000
- Revenue
- $303,025,485
Production Companies
- Bluegrass Films
- Film 44
- dentsu
- Universal Pictures
- Hasbro Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battleship about?
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 o...
Who directed Battleship?
Battleship was directed by Peter Berg.
How long is Battleship?
Battleship has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was Battleship released?
Battleship was released on April 11, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Battleship?
The main cast of Battleship includes Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Rihanna, Brooklyn Decker, Tadanobu Asano.
Is Battleship worth watching?
Battleship has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 5,789 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.