It is a 2000 Japanese dystopian thriller film Directed by Kinji Fukasaku, based on the novel of the same name by Koushun Takami. The movie features a talented ensemble cast, including Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, Taro Yamamoto, and Takeshi Kitano.
In a bleak alternate reality, the Japanese government enacts an extreme and controversial policy known as the ‘Battle Royale’ program. Under this program, a randomly selected class of junior high school students is sent to a remote island. They are forced to participate in a deadly game where they must fight each other until only one survivor remains. The students are outfitted with explosive collars that will detonate if they attempt to escape or refuse to participate. The film revolves around the harrowing experiences of the young students as they struggle to come to terms with their dire situation. Faced with the moral dilemma of killing their friends or being killed themselves, the students must confront their deepest fears and make life-and-death decisions. Themes of survival, loyalty, and the dehumanizing effects of violence are explored throughout the movie.
| Release Date | 16 December, 2000 |
| Language | English |
| File Type | SRT (Zip File) |
| Running Time | 2h 2m |