Battle Royale 2000
“Could you kill your best friend?”
What is Battle Royale?
"Battle Royale" is a dystopian film set in a future Japan. The story revolves around a government initiative.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 16, 2000
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- Toei Company, WOWOW, AM Associates
- Budget
- $4,500,000
- Revenue
- $30,600,000
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Action
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Overview
"Battle Royale" is a dystopian film set in a future Japan. The story revolves around a government initiative. The government captures a group of ninth-grade students and subjects them to a revolutionary act. The purpose of this act is to force the students to engage in a deadly competition. The students are forced to fight each other, with the ultimate goal being the elimination of all but one. This event is a result of a government initiative, which is referred to as the "Battle Royale" act.
Should you watch it?
“A class of students is forced into a deadly government‑run survival game.”
- Gripping survival premise
- Intense performances
- Bold social commentary
- Graphic violence may unsettle viewers
- R15+ rating limits younger audiences
Watch it if you appreciate tense, high‑stakes dramas that explore authoritarian extremes.
The film is violent and intense, suited for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Battle Royale released?
It was theatrically released in Japan on December 16, 2000.
What rating does the film carry?
In Japan it received an R15+ rating, and it is rated R in the United States.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What genres describe Battle Royale?
It is classified as drama, thriller, and action.
What is the basic premise of the film?
The story follows a future where the Japanese government forces a class of ninth‑grade students to kill each other under the Battle Royale act.