The Battleship Island (2017)

Kernel Score: 78% · 284 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Action, History, Drama, War

Released: 2017-07-26

Runtime: 132 minutes

Where to watch The Battleship Island

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

During the Japanese colonial era, roughly 400 Korean people, who were forced onto Battleship Island 'Hashima Island' to mine for coal, attempt to escape.

The Battleship Island parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that The Battleship Island is a wartime drama about Korean forced laborers attempting to escape a Japanese-occupied mining island.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts forced labor conditions and wartime peril consistent with its PG-13 rating.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Ryoo Seung-wan

Cast

The Battleship Island FAQ

Is The Battleship Island good?

The Battleship Island has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 284 audience ratings.

Where can I watch The Battleship Island?

In the US you can stream The Battleship Island on Netflix, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.

Is The Battleship Island OK for kids?

The Battleship Island is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Battleship Island is a wartime drama about Korean forced laborers attempting to escape a Japanese-occupied mining island.

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