Battle of the Year (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2013, Battle of the Year is a drama and music film directed by Benson Lee, running about 110 minutes. “The World is watching” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A down-on-his-luck coach is hired to prepare a team of the best American dancers for an international tournament that attracts all the best crews from around the world, but the Americans haven't won in fifteen years.
Who’s in it. Battle of the Year stars Josh Holloway as Jason Blake, Josh Peck as Franklyn, Chris Brown as Rooster and Laz Alonso as Dante, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Battle of the Year has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 of the Year page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle of the Year tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battle of the Year (2013)?
- In US, Battle of the Year is available to 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 of the Year worth watching?
- Battle of the Year holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battle of the Year?
- Battle of the Year stars Josh Holloway, Josh Peck, Chris Brown, Laz Alonso and Caity Lotz.
- When was Battle of the Year released?
- Battle of the Year was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.