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District 9 (2009)

โ€œYou are not welcome here.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 10,674 votes 1h 52m r Science-fiction

#26 of 242 films from 2009 #126 of 1134 in science-fiction

Directed by Neill Blomkamp ยท Written by Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell

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Overview

Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9.

Cast

Sharlto Copleyas Wikus van de Merwe
Jason Copeas Christopher Johnson / Grey Bradnam / Trent
Nathalie Bolttas Sarah Livingstone - Sociologist
Sylvaine Strikeas Dr Katrina McKenzie
Elizabeth Mkandawieas Interviewee
John Sumneras Les Feldman - MIL Engineer
William Allen Youngas Dirk Michaels
Nick Blakeas Francois Moraneu - CIV Engineer Team
Greg Melvill-Smithas Interviewer
Robert Hobbsas Ross Pienaar
Vanessa Haywoodas Tania van de Merwe
Morena Busa Sesatsaas Interviewee
Themba Nkosias Interviewee
Mzwandile Nqobaas Interviewee

Facts

Release dateAugust 5, 2009
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) โ€” about the same as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresScience-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$210,888,950 (7.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt1136608

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Questions

How long is District 9?
District 9 runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is District 9 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 10,674 votes, which places it #26 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 90%) and #126 among 1134 science-fiction titles.
Who directed District 9?
District 9 was directed by Neill Blomkamp. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gran Turismo (2023), Chappie (2015), Elysium (2013).
Who stars in District 9?
Sharlto Copley as Wikus van de Merwe; Jason Cope as Christopher Johnson / Grey Bradnam / Trent; Nathalie Boltt as Sarah Livingstone - Sociologist; Sylvaine Strike as Dr Katrina McKenzie; Elizabeth Mkandawie as Interviewee; John Sumner as Les Feldman - MIL Engineer.
What is District 9 rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for District 9?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26436.

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