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Battle: Los Angeles (2011)

“It's not war. It's survival.”

5.8/10 · 3,862 votes 1h 56m pg-13 ActionScience-fiction

#205 of 249 films from 2011 #1857 of 2168 in action

Directed by Jonathan Liebesman · Written by Christopher Bertolini

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Overview

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.

Cast

Aaron Eckhartas Michael Nantz
Ramón Rodríguezas William Martinez
Will Rothhaaras Cpl. Lee Imlay
Michael Peñaas Joe Rincon
Bridget Moynahanas Michelle
Noel Fisheras Pfc. Shaun Lenihan
Joey Kingas Kirsten
Beth Keeneras Kathy Martinez
Jessica Heapas Jessy
Cory Hardrictas Cpl. Jason Lockett
Jim Parrackas Peter Kerns
Gino Anthony Pesias Cpl. Nick Stavrou
Ne-Yoas Kevin Harris
James Hiroyuki Liaoas Steven Mottola

Facts

Release dateMarch 8, 2011
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) — longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$70,000,000
Box office$211,800,000 (3.0× budget)
IMDbtt1217613

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Questions

How long is Battle: Los Angeles?
Battle: Los Angeles runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Battle: Los Angeles worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.8/10 across 3,862 votes, which places it #205 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 18%) and #1857 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Battle: Los Angeles?
Battle: Los Angeles was directed by Jonathan Liebesman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014), Wrath of the Titans (2012).
Who stars in Battle: Los Angeles?
Aaron Eckhart as Michael Nantz; Ramón Rodríguez as William Martinez; Will Rothhaar as Cpl. Lee Imlay; Michael Peña as Joe Rincon; Bridget Moynahan as Michelle; Noel Fisher as Pfc. Shaun Lenihan.
What is Battle: Los Angeles rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Battle: Los Angeles?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2417.

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