---
title: "Battleship"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/battleship-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 44833
imdb_id: "tt1440129"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 131
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 6045
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Battleship (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/battleship-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Battleship" is a 2012 action and science fiction movie. It is set in a world where a radio signal sent into space elicits a response from an alien force. The story follows a naval coalition as they engage in a battle against the hostile alien force. The coalition's efforts are led by a weapons officer who must also navigate his personal relationships and the expectations placed upon him. The film features a combination of action, adventure, and science fiction elements.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An international naval coalition defends Earth against a hostile alien force that lands in Hawaiian waters."

### Why Watch
- intense naval combat sequences
- international cast

### Caveats & Content Note
- high-concept premise
- predictable narrative
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13 for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence.

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

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, BINGE, Foxtel Now, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Berg
- **Networks / Studios**: Bluegrass Films, Film 44, Universal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Taylor Kitsch** as *Lieutenant Alex Hopper*
- **Alexander Skarsgård** as *Commander Stone Hopper*
- **Rihanna** as *Petty Officer Cora "Weps" Raikes*
- **Brooklyn Decker** as *Sam*
- **Tadanobu Asano** as *Captain Yugi Nagata*
- **Hamish Linklater** as *Cal Zapata*
- **Liam Neeson** as *Admiral Shane*
- **Peter MacNicol** as *Secretary of Defense*
- **John Tui** as *Chief Petty Officer Walter "The Beast" Lynch*
- **Jesse Plemons** as *Boatswain Mate Seaman Jimmy "Ordy" Ord*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on May 18, 2012.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Peter Berg.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes.

### Q: What is the premise of the story?
An international naval coalition fights an alien force that lands in the ocean after mankind sends a signal into space.

### Q: Who are some of the actors in the film?
The cast includes Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Brooklyn Decker, and Liam Neeson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Battleship — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/44833)
- [Battleship (2012) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1440129/)

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