Battleship (2012)
Naval forces confront an alien invasion in Hawaii, battling a relentless and suspenseful fight for survival.
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.
How intense is Battleship?
Battleship is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What Battleship feels like
- Tone
- suspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Battleship
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Is Battleship for you?
Is Battleship scary?
Only a little. Battleship has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Battleship gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Battleship sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Battleship OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Battleship?
Battleship runs 2h 11m.
Where can I stream Battleship?
Battleship is streaming on Netflix and YouTube (free).
Does Battleship have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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