Battle of the Year Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 8, 2013

Battle of the Year

Release Date: Friday, September 20, 2013 Theaters

Starring: Josh Holloway • Laz Alonso • Josh Peck • Caity Lotz • Chris Brown

Screenwriter: Benson Lee • Brin Hill • Chris Parker

PG-13 Drama N/A

4.33 / 5.0

36% WILL SEE 64% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set in the international world of B-boying (the urban dance more commonly known as "breakdancing") follows an American dance crew who, with the help of their tough coach (Josh Holloway), struggle to reach their dreams despite being misunderstood by society and even their own families. Their lives collide in France where their skills are put to the ultimate test: the “Battle of the Year” finals, with crews from 18 nations vying for the title of World Champion.

Drama Dance

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Who stars in Battle of the Year – Cast List

J
Josh Holloway
Sabotage, Paranoia
L
Laz Alonso
Jumping the Broom, Wrath of Man
J
Josh Peck
Ice Age: Continental Drift, Red Dawn
C
Caity Lotz
400 Days, The Lockdown
Chris Brown
... Rooster

Takers, Think Like a Man

Who is making Battle of the Year – Crew List

Director: —
Screenwriters: Benson Lee
Brin Hill
Chris Parker
Producers: Beau Flynn
Tripp Vinson

Studios: Sony Screen Gems
Production Company: Contrafilm

Production – What we know about the Battle of the Year

Key Facts

Based on the Benson lee's 2007 award-winning documentary.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2013

Completed

Changed Battle of the Year movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2011

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Now shooting in Los Angeles and will move on to Montpellier, France.

Jun 2009

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

Dec 2004

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for language and some rude behavior.
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: The world is watching.
Also known as: Planet B-Boy (3D)
Language: English

Battle of the Year Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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International Trailer

Battle of the Year

Video Clip: Russian Dance Battle

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Dance Clip

Battle of the Year Release Date: When was the film released?

Battle of the Year was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 20 , 2013. There were 16 16 other movies released on the same date, including Prisoners, The Little Mermaid (Second Screen Live) and The Wizard of Oz.