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Battleship
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Directed by Peter Berg. With Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Rihanna.
5.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When mankind beams a radio signal into space, a reply comes from ‘Planet G’, in the form of several alien crafts that splash down in the waters off Hawaii. Lieutenant Alex Hopper is a weapons officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones, part of an international naval coalition which becomes the world's last hope for survival as they engage the hostile alien force of unimaginable strength. While taking on the invaders, Hopper must also try to live up to the potential that his brother, and his fiancée's father—an Admiral—expect of him.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen mankind beams a radio signal into space, a reply comes from ‘Planet G’, in the form of several alien crafts that splash down in the waters off Hawaii. Lieutenant…
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Release snapshot for Battleship.
MoviHero lists April 11, 2012 as the release date for Battleship. Peter Berg is the listed director. The listed cast includes Taylor Kitsch as Lieutenant Alex Hopper, Alexander Skarsgård as Commander Stone Hopper, Rihanna as Petty Officer Cora "Weps" Raikes, Brooklyn Decker as Sam. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateApril 11, 2012
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 11m
DirectorPeter Berg
CastTaylor Kitsch as Lieutenant Alex Hopper, Alexander Skarsgård as Commander Stone Hopper, Rihanna as Petty Officer Cora "Weps" Raikes, Brooklyn Decker as Sam
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Battleship runs 2h 11m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 5.9/10 from 6,267 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“It rhymes with ship! Actually that's a little unfair, for those after a two hour plus movie of noise and robotic like destruction, then this…”
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“Battleship might have sunk at the box office, but it's still an entertaining disaster to enjoy if you have some time to spare and nothing…”
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“This is a phenomenally dumb movie. That doesn't make it impossible to enjoy by any stretch. It's a fun movie, not despite it being dumb…”
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otherLieutenant Alex HopperLieutenant Alex Hopper in Battleship (2012), played by Taylor Kitsch.Open character guide otherCommander Stone HopperCommander Stone Hopper in Battleship (2012), played by Alexander Skarsgård.Open character guide otherPetty Officer Cora "Weps" RaikesPetty Officer Cora "Weps" Raikes in Battleship (2012), played by Rihanna.Open character guide
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