

The Battleship Island
2017, Korean. Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan.
1945 Hashima. We called it hell on earth.
During the Japanese colonial era, roughly 400 Korean people, who were forced onto Battleship Island 'Hashima Island' to mine for coal, attempt to escape.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Battleship Island
The Battleship Island is streaming on Sony Pictures in India.
Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Ryoo Seung-wanDirector
- Hwang Jung-minLee Kang-ok
- So Ji-subChoi Chil-sung
- Song Joong-kiPark Moo-young
- Lee Jung-hyunOh Mal-nyeon
- Kim Su-anLee So-hee
- Kim Min-jaeSong Jong-goo
- Kim Joong-heeYamada
- Kim In-wooShimazaki Daisuke
- Shin Seung-hwanKo Choong-ho
- Lee Kyung-youngYoon Hak-cheol
- Baek Seung-chulNewlywed Groom
- Yoon Kyung-hoDauber
Details
- Released
- 26 July 2017
- Original title
- 군함도
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Ryoo Seung-wan, Shin Kyung-il
- Budget
- $21M
- Box office
- $46M
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The Battleship Island: quick answers
Is The Battleship Island worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 304 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Battleship Island?
The Battleship Island runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does The Battleship Island have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Battleship Island. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Battleship Island parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Battleship Island is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Battleship Island on?
The Battleship Island is streaming on Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Battleship Island?
If you liked The Battleship Island, try My Way, Men in War, Noryang: Deadly Sea.
Who directed The Battleship Island?
The Battleship Island (2017) was directed by Ryoo Seung-wan and stars Hwang Jung-min, So Ji-sub, Song Joong-ki.