Is Battle Royale scary?

MyCinema has not rated Battle Royale for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and action film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Battle Royale in the US?

Battle Royale streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Battle Royale?

Battle Royale runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Is Battle Royale suitable for kids?

Battle Royale is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20001h 53mDrama / Thriller / Action

Battle Royale

Name: Battle Royale
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Action
Released: 2000-12-16
Duration: 113 min

Could you kill your best friend?

In the future, the Japanese government captures a class of ninth-grade students and forces them to kill each other under the revolutionary "Battle Royale" act.

TMDB audience score

Based on 3,982 votes

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Availability in the US

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Battle Royale at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 53m

At 1h 53m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Action

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, and action.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 8 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 5 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3,982 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Battle Royale tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 53m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3,982 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is Battle Royale?

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Questions about Battle Royale

Is Battle Royale scary?: MyCinema has not rated Battle Royale for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and action film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Battle Royale in the US?: Battle Royale streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Battle Royale?: Battle Royale runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
Is Battle Royale suitable for kids?: Battle Royale is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.