The Battle (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.9

Released in 2019, The Battle is a drama film directed by Anar Abbasov, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The dreams of passionate street dancer Anton are crushed when an accidental injury makes him deaf. But it is exactly at this difficult time that he meets his true love and finds his vocation. Anton learns to listen to the music that comes from the inside and to create his own music through a dance that will never be the same. He starts to teach dancing to kids with hearing impairments and prepares a unique act with them. He takes great risks joining his former team with deaf kids for a new dance to take part in the World Championship.
Who’s in it. The Battle stars Rinal Mukhametov as Anton, Anna Isaeva as Ket, Ekaterina Kukuy as Nastya and Ilya Antonenko as Samuray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Battle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Battle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Battle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Battle (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Battle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Battle worth watching?
- The Battle holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Battle?
- The Battle stars Rinal Mukhametov, Anna Isaeva, Ekaterina Kukuy, Ilya Antonenko and Igor Mirkurbanov.
- When was The Battle released?
- The Battle was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.
