Battle: Los Angeles (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, Battle: Los Angeles is an action and science fiction film directed by Jonathan Liebesman, running about 116 minutes. “It's not war. It's survival.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When once distant UFOs become a terrifying threat attacking Earth, a Marine staff sergeant and his team take it upon themselves to face the enemy and protect what remains of the planet.
Who’s in it. Battle: Los Angeles stars Aaron Eckhart as Michael Nantz, Ramón Rodríguez as William Martinez, Will Rothhaar as Cpl. Lee Imlay and Michael Peña as Joe Rincon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Battle: Los Angeles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $211.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, AMC and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle: Los Angeles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle: Los Angeles tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battle: Los Angeles (2011)?
- In US, Battle: Los Angeles is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and AMC, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Battle: Los Angeles worth watching?
- Battle: Los Angeles holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battle: Los Angeles?
- Battle: Los Angeles stars Aaron Eckhart, Ramón Rodríguez, Will Rothhaar, Michael Peña and Bridget Moynahan.
- When was Battle: Los Angeles released?
- Battle: Los Angeles was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.