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5.8 / 10(3,875 votes)IMDbPG-1320111h 56m$211.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Battle: Los Angeles

“It's not war. It's survival.”

Synopsis

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.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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BATTLE: LOS ANGELES - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-13

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 8, 2011

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 23, 2011

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.03x ROI)

Production Budget

$70M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$211.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.03x

+$141.8M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $70MWorldwide: $211.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jonathan Liebesman
Screenplay & Story
Christopher Bertolini
Original Score
Brian Tyler, Freddie Gibbs
Original Title
Battle: Los Angeles
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Ukrainian
Runtime
1h 56m
Production Budget
$70M
Worldwide Gross
$211.8M
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Original Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jonathan Liebesman

Screenplay & Story

Christopher Bertolini

Original Score & Music

Brian Tyler, Freddie Gibbs

Director of Photography

Josh Friz, Lukas Ettlin, David B. Nowell, Hans Bjerno, Bruce McCleery

Film Editing

Christian Wagner

Producers

Jeffrey Chernov, Neal H. Moritz, Ori Marmur, David Greenblatt

Department Leadership Roster

Jeffrey Chernov

Producer

Jonathan Liebesman

Jonathan Liebesman

Director

Sanja Milkovic Hays

Sanja Milkovic Hays

Costume Design

Neal H. Moritz

Neal H. Moritz

Producer

Christian Wagner

Editor

Christopher Bertolini

Writer

Peter Wenham

Production Design

David Carriker

Visual Effects Supervisor

Craig Barron

Craig Barron

Visual Effects Supervisor

Geoff D.E. Scott

Visual Effects Supervisor

Vincent Cirelli

Visual Effects Supervisor

Everett Burrell

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jeff Campbell

Visual Effects Supervisor

Joey Box

Joey Box

Stunt Coordinator

Ben Shepherd

Ben Shepherd

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Canada14A
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Battle: Los Angeles.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Battle: Los Angeles

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Battle: Los Angeles about?

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.

Who directed Battle: Los Angeles?

Battle: Los Angeles was directed by Jonathan Liebesman.

Who stars in Battle: Los Angeles?

The principal cast of Battle: Los Angeles includes Aaron Eckhart, Ramón Rodríguez, Will Rothhaar, Michael Peña, Bridget Moynahan.

When was Battle: Los Angeles released and how long is it?

Battle: Los Angeles was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.

What was the box office and production budget of Battle: Los Angeles?

Battle: Los Angeles had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $211.8M at the worldwide box office (3.03 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Battle: Los Angeles?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Battle: Los Angeles was composed by Brian Tyler, Freddie Gibbs.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Battle: Los Angeles?

Battle: Los Angeles holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).