The Battleship Island
군함도
“1945 Hashima. We called it hell on earth.”
Synopsis
During the Japanese colonial era, roughly 400 Korean people, who were forced onto Battleship Island 'Hashima Island' to mine for coal, attempt to escape.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
[THE BATTLESHIP ISLAND] Official Main Trailer w/ English SubtitlesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-03
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Hwang Jung-min
Lee Kang-ok
So Ji-sub
Choi Chil-sung
Song Joong-ki
Park Moo-young
Lee Jung-hyun
Oh Mal-nyeon
Kim Su-an
Lee So-hee
Kim Min-jae
Song Jong-goo
Kim Joong-hee
Yamada
Kim In-woo
Shimazaki Daisuke
Shin Seung-hwan
Ko Choong-ho
Lee Kyung-young
Yoon Hak-cheol
Baek Seung-chul
Newlywed Groom
Yoon Kyung-ho
Dauber
Jang Seong-beom
Oh Jang-woo
Kang Deok-joong
Locksmith
Kim Dong-young
Gambler
Shin Hyun-tak
Fisherman
Oh Sang-moo
Guard Captain
Yoon Dae-yeul
Japanese Pimp
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 18, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$21M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$46.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.2x
+$25.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryoo Seung-wan
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryoo Seung-wan, Shin Kyung-il
- Original Score
- Bang Jun-seok
- Original Title
- 군함도
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $21M
- Worldwide Gross
- $46.2M
- Production Studios
- Filmmaker R&K, CJ Entertainment, filmK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryoo Seung-wan
Ryoo Seung-wan, Shin Kyung-il
Bang Jun-seok
Lee Mo-gae
Kim Jae-beom, Kim Sang-bum
Kang Hye-jung, Park Jung, Cho Sung-min
Department Leadership Roster
Ryoo Seung-wan
Director
Ryoo Seung-wan
Screenplay
Kim Jae-beom
Editor
Kim Sang-bum
Editor
Kang Hye-jung
Producer
Park Jung
Producer
Cho Sung-min
Producer
Shin Kyung-il
Screenplay
Lee Mo-gae
Director of Photography
Lee Hwo-kyoung
Production Design
Bang Jun-seok
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Battleship Island.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Battleship Island.
New English Movies
New in English
Action Hindi Dubbed
Dual Audio Hindi Movies
Automated renaming to: Dual Audio Hindi Movies
Dual Audio Hindi Movies Above 7
Automated renaming to: Dual Audio Hindi Movies Above 7
Drama Hindi Dubbed
Similar Titles to The Battleship Island
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.8
7.2
6.0
6.7
6.0
5.5
5.0
6.2
9.0
7.1
8.2
6.8
5.7
7.0
4.0
7.3
More Like The Battleship Island
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Battleship Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Battleship Island about?
During the Japanese colonial era, roughly 400 Korean people, who were forced onto Battleship Island 'Hashima Island' to mine for coal, attempt to escape.
Who directed The Battleship Island?
The Battleship Island was directed by Ryoo Seung-wan.
Who stars in The Battleship Island?
The principal cast of The Battleship Island includes Hwang Jung-min, So Ji-sub, Song Joong-ki, Lee Jung-hyun, Kim Su-an.
When was The Battleship Island released and how long is it?
The Battleship Island was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Battleship Island?
The Battleship Island had a reported production budget of $21M and grossed $46.2M at the worldwide box office (2.2 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Battleship Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Battleship Island was composed by Bang Jun-seok.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Battleship Island?
The Battleship Island holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).