Battle Earth (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2013, Battle Earth is a war and science fiction film directed by Aaron Kurmey, running about 85 minutes. “They're fighting for our tomorrow” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Confirmation of extraterrestrial life appears on television screens across the world as a massive spacecraft breaks through the atmosphere on a crash course into the Atlantic Ocean. A young paramedic, Greg Baker, signs up to fight for his planet against the invaders. Baker joins Special Forces members as the squad medic as they escort a classified package by chopper over enemy territory. When their chopper is shot down they find themselves surrounded and outnumbered. Desperate to return to his wife's side and haunted by nightmares, Baker find that his role in the war has quickly become much larger than he could have ever imagined. The mysterious package may be the key to turning the tide of the war, and possibly to saving all of humanity, but Baker must decide whether to protect it or sacrifice it to ensure his own survival.
Who’s in it. Battle Earth stars Ryan Agnew as Dylon, Gin Fedotov as Patrice Lapierre, Jeff Graham as Pilot #1 and Ryan Hatt as ?, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Battle Earth has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle Earth tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battle Earth (2013)?
- In US, Battle Earth is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Battle Earth worth watching?
- Battle Earth holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battle Earth?
- Battle Earth stars Ryan Agnew, Gin Fedotov, Jeff Graham, Ryan Hatt and Alan Edward Johnson.
- When was Battle Earth released?
- Battle Earth was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.