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Battleship (2012)

PG_13 131 min  -  Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller  -   18 May 2012 (USA)
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A fleet of ships is forced to do battle with an armada of unknown origins in order to discover and thwart their destructive goals.

Director:

Peter Berg
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Taylor Kitsch ...
Alexander Skarsgård ...
Rihanna ...
Brooklyn Decker ...
Sam
Tadanobu Asano ...
Hamish Linklater ...
Cal Zapata
Liam Neeson ...
Peter MacNicol ...
Secretary of Defense
John Tui ...
Jesse Plemons ...
Boatswain Mate Seaman Jimmy 'Ordy' Ord
Gregory D. Gadson Gregory D. Gadson ...
Lieutenant Colonel Mick Canales
Jerry Ferrara ...
Sampson JOOD Strodell
Adam Godley ...
Dr. Nogrady
Rico McClinton ...
Captain Browley
Joji Yoshida ...
Chief Engineer Hiroki
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Storyline

Based on the classic Hasbro naval combat game, Battleship is the story of an international fleet of ships who come across an alien armada whilst on a Naval war games exercise. An intense battle ensues over sea, land and air. What do they aliens - known as 'The Regents' - want? Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Armada | Ship | Battle | Naval | Alien  | See more »

Taglines:

The battle for Earth begins at sea. See more »

Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence, action and destruction, and for language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Batalla naval See more »

Filming Locations:

Hong Kong, China See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$200,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€2,137,456 (Italy) (15 April 2012) (420 Screens)

Gross:

€3,559,907 (Italy) (22 April 2012)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

SDDS  | Datasat  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie is based on the Milton Bradley game "Battleship" that has been manufactured since 1931. The original paper and pencil version of the game predates World War I. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Alex, Raikes and Beast approach the mother ship in the dinghy, Alex is standing portside. Through Stone's specs Alex can be seen standing starboard. In the next shot he's standing portside again. See more »

Quotes

[from trailer]
Alex Hopper: Where do we find him?
Crew Member: Just fished him right out of the water.
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Crazy Credits

Stay until the end of the credits for an additional final scene. See more »

Connections

Featured in "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.138" (2012) See more »

Soundtracks

"Interstate Love Song"
Written by Robert DeLeo and Scott Weiland
Performed by Stone Temple Pilots
Courtesy of Atlantic See more »