Battle for Terra
“Their world is mankind's only hope for survival.”
Synopsis
A peaceful alien planet faces annihilation, as the homeless remainder of the human race sets its eyes on Terra. Mala, a rebellious Terrian teenager, will do everything she can to stop it.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-02
Top Cast
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Evan Rachel Wood
Mala (voice)
Brian Cox
General Hemmer (voice)
James Garner
Doron (voice)
Chris Evans
Stewart Stanton (voice)
Danny Glover
President Chen (voice)
Amanda Peet
Maria Montez (voice)
David Cross
Giddy (voice)
Justin Long
Senn (voice)
Dennis Quaid
Roven (voice)
Luke Wilson
Jim Stanton (voice)
Rosanna Arquette
Professor Lina (voice)
Beverly D'Angelo
Interrogator Wright (voice)
Danny Trejo
Elder Barum (voice)
Ron Perlman
Elder Vorin (voice)
Mark Hamill
Elder Orin (voice)
Brooke Bloom
Technician Quinn (voice)
Tom Connolly
Technician Williams (voice)
Michael Scovotti
Lt. Evans (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ottawa International Animation Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 1, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 22, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.53x
+$2.1M net gain
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Budget Return
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aristomenis Tsirbas
- Screenplay & Story
- Evan Spiliotopoulos
- Original Score
- Abel Korzeniowski
- Original Title
- Battle for Terra
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.1M
- Production Studios
- MeniThings Productions, Snoot Entertainment, IM Global
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aristomenis Tsirbas
Evan Spiliotopoulos, Aristomenis Tsirbas
Abel Korzeniowski
Department Leadership Roster
Evan Spiliotopoulos
Screenplay
Aristomenis Tsirbas
Director
Abel Korzeniowski
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Battle for Terra
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What is Battle for Terra about?
A peaceful alien planet faces annihilation, as the homeless remainder of the human race sets its eyes on Terra. Mala, a rebellious Terrian teenager, will do everything she can to stop it.
Who directed Battle for Terra?
Battle for Terra was directed by Aristomenis Tsirbas.
Who stars in Battle for Terra?
The principal cast of Battle for Terra includes Evan Rachel Wood, Brian Cox, James Garner, Chris Evans, Danny Glover.
When was Battle for Terra released and how long is it?
Battle for Terra was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Battle for Terra?
Battle for Terra had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $6.1M at the worldwide box office (1.53 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Battle for Terra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Battle for Terra was composed by Abel Korzeniowski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Battle for Terra?
Battle for Terra holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).