---
title: "Alita: Battle Angel"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/alita-battle-angel-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 399579
imdb_id: "tt0437086"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 122
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 10150
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Alita: Battle Angel (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/alita-battle-angel-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young cyborg awakens in a futuristic world with no memory of her extraordinary past."

### Why Watch
- compelling lead character
- immersive world-building

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex backstory
- intense action sequences
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains stylized action sequences and themes involving futuristic combat.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: futuristic, action-packed, mysterious, cinematic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Peacock Premium Plus | FXNow | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Rodriguez
- **Networks / Studios**: Troublemaker Studios, Lightstorm Entertainment, 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rosa Salazar** as *Alita*
- **Christoph Waltz** as *Dr. Dyson Ido*
- **Jennifer Connelly** as *Chiren*
- **Mahershala Ali** as *Vector*
- **Ed Skrein** as *Zapan*
- **Jackie Earle Haley** as *Grewishka*
- **Keean Johnson** as *Hugo*
- **Lana Condor** as *Koyomi*
- **Jorge Lendeborg Jr.** as *Tanji*
- **Eiza González** as *Nyssiana*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows a cyborg who awakens with no memory and searches for her true identity.

### Q: Who discovers the protagonist?
She is found by a compassionate doctor named Ido.

### Q: What is the setting?
The story takes place in a future world that the protagonist does not recognize.

### Q: Does the protagonist know her past?
No, she awakens with no memory of who she is.

### Q: What is the protagonist's physical state?
She is an abandoned cyborg shell containing the heart and soul of a young woman.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Alita: Battle Angel - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alita:_Battle_Angel)
- [Alita: Battle Angel (2019) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437086)
- [Alita: Battle Angel 2 Release Date, Cast & Everything We Know](https://www.letstalkmovies.com/movie-news/alita-battle-angel-2-is-the-sequel-happening-2079)
- [Alita: Battle Angel streaming: where to watch online?](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/alita-battle-angel)
- [Alita | Battle Angel Alita Wiki | Fandom](https://battleangel.fandom.com/wiki/Alita)
- [Alita: Battle Angel 2 | Official Trailer (2025) # ... - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zozxyLEn-lg)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*