Alita: Battle Angel 2019
“"I do not stand by in the presence of evil."”
What is Alita: Battle Angel?
Alita: Battle Angel is a 2019 science fiction film directed by Robert Rodriguez. The story follows a deactivated cyborg who is revived in a future world she does not recognize.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 31, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Troublemaker Studios, Lightstorm Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
- Budget
- $170,000,000
- Revenue
- $405,000,000
- Genres
- Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
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Overview
Alita: Battle Angel is a 2019 science fiction film directed by Robert Rodriguez. The story follows a deactivated cyborg who is revived in a future world she does not recognize. Upon awakening with no memory of her identity, she is taken in by a compassionate doctor named Ido. He realizes that the abandoned cyborg shell contains the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past. The film features a cast including Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, and Mahershala Ali. It held its world premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square in London on January 31, 2019, before its United States release on February 14, 2019, by 20th Century Fox. The movie is currently available to stream on platforms including Netflix and Prime Video. A sequel, titled Alita: Battle Angel 2, is officially in development, with Rosa Salazar returning to continue the character's fight for justice within the dystopian setting.
Should you watch it?
“A young cyborg awakens in a futuristic world with no memory of her extraordinary past.”
- compelling lead character
- immersive world-building
- complex backstory
- intense action sequences
Watch it if you enjoy science fiction stories about self-discovery and cyborg technology.
The film contains stylized action sequences and themes involving futuristic combat.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film about?
It follows a cyborg who awakens with no memory and searches for her true identity.
Who discovers the protagonist?
She is found by a compassionate doctor named Ido.
What is the setting?
The story takes place in a future world that the protagonist does not recognize.
Does the protagonist know her past?
No, she awakens with no memory of who she is.
What is the protagonist's physical state?
She is an abandoned cyborg shell containing the heart and soul of a young woman.