Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- energetic
- earnest
- inspirational
- dance movie night
- teen movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as a formulaic and poorly executed dance drama with weak writing and performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jason Blake rebuilds the American b-boy team from scratch for the Battle of the Year competition.
Jason coaches the dancers while grieving the deaths of his wife and son.
Breakdance rehearsals and the international competition provide the film’s main visual set pieces.
Jason replaces the unmotivated original group and trains the Dream Team to work together.
Films like Battle of the Year, and why
Step Up
dance competition drama centered on disciplined performers and teamwork
Stomp the Yard
high-energy dance choreography, ensemble rivalry, and youthful ambition
You Got Served
underdog performance team overcoming internal conflict through training and collaboration
Movie Details
- Director
- Benson Lee
- Release Date
- 2013-09-21
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (364)
Cast
- Josh Holloway
- Laz Alonso
- Josh Peck
- Caity Lotz
- Chris Brown
- Ivan 'Flipz' Velez
- Terrence J
- Sway Calloway
- Demetrius Grosse
- Steve Terada
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Battle of the Year about?
- A grieving coach rebuilds an American breakdance crew into an underdog team chasing a long-denied international championship.
- What is Battle of the Year like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Battle of the Year as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Battle of the Year violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Battle of the Year as mild.
- What did critics think of Battle of the Year?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as a formulaic and poorly executed dance drama with weak writing and performances.
- Which films are like Battle of the Year?
- Films with a similar feel include Step Up, Stomp the Yard, and You Got Served.
- How long is Battle of the Year?
- Battle of the Year runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch Battle of the Year?
- In United States, Battle of the Year is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
