Battle of the Year 2013
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What is Battle of the Year?
Battle of the Year is a 2013 music and drama film directed and produced under a PG-13 rating, running for one hour and fifty minutes. The story follows a down-on-his-luck coach hired to prepare the best American dancers for an international tournament that attracts the top crews from around the world, where no American group has won in fifteen years.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 21, 2013
- Studios
- Screen Gems
- Genres
- Music, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~110 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Screen Gems
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Overview
Battle of the Year is a 2013 music and drama film directed and produced under a PG-13 rating, running for one hour and fifty minutes. The story follows a down-on-his-luck coach hired to prepare the best American dancers for an international tournament that attracts the top crews from around the world, where no American group has won in fifteen years. The movie stars Josh Holloway, Chris Brown, Laz Alonso, Caity Lotz, and Josh Peck, and is based on Lee's award-winning 2007 documentary Planet B-Boy about the real-life breakdance competition held annually in France.
Culturally, the film draws inspiration from the real international breakdance event often considered the Olympics for breakdancers. The narrative explores the high-pressure dynamics of assembling a unified team from top American talent to compete on the global stage. Blending elements of music and drama, the film captures the competitive atmosphere of crews striving for victory in a tournament where the United States faces a lengthy fifteen-year championship drought.
Should you watch it?
“A down-on-his-luck coach prepares an American dance team to break a fifteen-year losing streak.”
- Features a star-studded cast including Josh Holloway, Chris Brown, Laz Alonso, Caity Lotz, and Josh Peck.
- Inspired by the award-winning 2007 documentary Planet B-Boy and the real international breakdance competition.
- Explores the high stakes of a major global tournament where the Americans attempt to win after fifteen years.
- It has received mixed user scores and ratings across various review platforms.
Watch it if you enjoy sports dramas centered around competitive international breakdance tournaments.
The film runs for one hour and fifty minutes with a PG-13 rating, blending dramatic elements with music and dance.
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Where to stream Battle of the Year (2013)?
Streaming availability varies by region, and you can check current platform listings through services like The Movie Database.
Is Battle of the Year worth watching?
It may appeal to fans of dance films and sports dramas, though user scores on review platforms are mixed.
What is the runtime of Battle of the Year?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and fifty minutes.
Is this film based on a true story or documentary?
Yes, it is based on Lee's award-winning 2007 documentary Planet B-Boy and inspired by the real annual international breakdance competition.
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