District 9 movie poster

District 9

"You are not welcome here."

August 5, 2009 1h 52m 7.5/10 (10,063 votes)

Originally released in 2009. District 9 is a science fiction film. directed by Neill Blomkamp.

Starring Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, and Nathalie Boltt

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 5, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 52m 112 minutes total
User Rating 7.5/10 Great (10,063 votes)
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Budget $30M Production budget
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Box Office $210.9M 7.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country New Zealand + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$30,000,000
Revenue
$210,888,950

Production Companies

  • TriStar Pictures
  • Block / Hanson
  • WingNut Films
  • District 9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is District 9 about?

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 man...

Who directed District 9?

District 9 was directed by Neill Blomkamp.

How long is District 9?

District 9 has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).

When was District 9 released?

District 9 was released on August 5, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in District 9?

The main cast of District 9 includes Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt, Sylvaine Strike, Elizabeth Mkandawie.

Is District 9 worth watching?

District 9 has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 10,063 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.