---
title: "Battle for Terra"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/battle-for-terra-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 16873
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Battle for Terra (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/battle-for-terra-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Battle for Terra is a film first released in 2007. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by MeniThings Productions, Snoot Entertainment, IM Global. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A peaceful alien world fights for survival against desperate human colonizers."

### Why Watch
- Notable voice cast including Evan Rachel Wood and James Garner
- Striking animation that predates Avatar
- Engaging moral dilemma of survival versus preservation

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short runtime of 85 minutes may leave some plot threads underexplored
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG, suitable for older children and families.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, sci-fi, adventure, action

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/battle-for-terra-2007#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Aristomenis Tsirbas
- **Networks / Studios**: MeniThings Productions, Snoot Entertainment, IM Global

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Evan Rachel Wood** as *Mala (voice)*
- **Brian Cox** as *General Hemmer (voice)*
- **James Garner** as *Doron (voice)*
- **Chris Evans** as *Stewart Stanton (voice)*
- **Danny Glover** as *President Chen (voice)*
- **Amanda Peet** as *Maria Montez (voice)*
- **David Cross** as *Giddy (voice)*
- **Justin Long** as *Senn (voice)*
- **Dennis Quaid** as *Roven (voice)*
- **Luke Wilson** as *Jim Stanton (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central conflict?
Humans, the last of their kind, aim to colonize Terra while its native alien inhabitants strive to prevent annihilation.

### Q: Is the film animated or live‑action?
It is an animated science‑fiction film.

### Q: Who voices the teenage heroine Mala?
Mala is voiced by Evan Rachel Wood.

### Q: What rating does the movie have?
The film carries a PG rating.

### Q: When was the film originally released?
Battle for Terra was released in 2007, with a US release on May 1 2009.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Battle for Terra — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/16873)
- [Battle for Terra - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_for_Terra)
- [Battle for Terra (2007) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/de-at/film/235404-battle-for-terra/ubersicht/)
- [Battle for Terra (2007)](https://www.archivtv.cz/terra-2007)
- [Terra (2007) | Informace o filmu | MovieZone.cz](https://film.moviezone.cz/battle-for-terra/)

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