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SCIENCE FICTION . 2011 . 1h 56m . English . 5.8/10

Battle: Los Angeles_

"It's not war. It's survival."

When once distant UFOs become a terrifying threat and an alien invasion force begins attacking Earths major costal and riverside cities, a U.S Marine staff sergeant and his team are sent into battle only to find they must take it upon themselves to defeat an unknown enemy and protect what remains of Los Angeles.

Starring Aaron Eckhart, Ramón Rodríguez, Will Rothhaar
Box Office $211.8M
5.8/10
Rating
$211.8M
Box Office
1h 56m
Runtime
2011
Year
BLOCKBUSTER
+203% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Battle: Los Angeles poster
It's not war. It's survival.

When once distant UFOs become a terrifying threat and an alien invasion force begins attacking Earths major costal and riverside cities, a U.S Marine staff sergeant and his team are sent into battle only to find they must take it upon themselves to defeat an unknown enemy and protect what remains of Los Angeles.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Battle: Los Angeles earned $211.8M worldwide on a $70.0M budget — a 203% return on investment.
Director
Battle: Los Angeles was directed by Jonathan Liebesman.
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Cast
Aaron Eckhart stars as Michael Nantz in Battle: Los Angeles.
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Year context
Battle: Los Angeles was released 15 years ago in 2011.

BOX OFFICE

$70.0M
Budget
$211.8M
Revenue
+203%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
116 min (1h 56m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (3,651 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$70,000,000
Box Office
$211,800,000
Profit
+$141,800,000
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Battle: Los Angeles about?
When once distant UFOs become a terrifying threat and an alien invasion force begins attacking Earths major costal and riverside cities, a U.S Marine staff sergeant and his team are sent into battle only to find they must take it upon themselves to defeat an unknown enemy and protect what remains of Los Angeles.
How long is Battle: Los Angeles?
Battle: Los Angeles has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who directed Battle: Los Angeles?
Battle: Los Angeles was directed by Jonathan Liebesman.
Who stars in Battle: Los Angeles?
The cast of Battle: Los Angeles includes Aaron Eckhart, Ramón Rodríguez, Will Rothhaar, Michael Peña, Bridget Moynahan.
How much did Battle: Los Angeles make at the box office?
Battle: Los Angeles earned $211,800,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $70,000,000.
What is the rating of Battle: Los Angeles?
Battle: Los Angeles has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 3,651 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Science Fiction Action

KEYWORDS (18)

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