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Play trailer 2:24 Poster for 9 PG-13 Released Sep 9, 2009 1h 19m Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi War Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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When 9 (Elijah Wood) springs to life, it finds itself in a post-apocalyptic world where humans no longer exist, and the only signs of life are sentient rag dolls like itself and the machines that hunt them. Though it is the youngest of the group, 9 convinces comrades that the only way to survive against the machines is to stop hiding, go on the offensive, and find out why the machines want to destroy them. As 9 and the group learn, civilization hinges on their success or failure.
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Although its story is perhaps too familiar and less complex than some might wish, 9 is visually spectacular, and director Shane Acker's attention to detail succeeds in drawing viewers into the film's universe.

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Thomas Page McBee Bitch Media 9 is a challenge to remember our roots... to not get caught in our beliefs or our politics or - most especially - become chained to the powers of our intellect alone. Dec 22, 2020 Full Review Chris Chang Film Comment Magazine The new version stays so true to the original you could describe it as a feature-length short-which is not the most staggering accomplishment. Oct 20, 2014 Full Review Giles Hardie Sydney Morning Herald Gorgeously animated, beautifully executed and incredibly imaginative, Shane Acker's 9 manages to nonetheless feel a little bit like something you've seen before. Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 9, 2009 Full Review Michael Leader Den of Geek With plenty of better animated films on offer this year, it is probably best to save time and money, and watch the short instead. Rated: 2/5 May 7, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review By telling a story that could not be filmed in live-action, Acker makes animation the wonderfully unpredictable and visionary art form it should be. Too bad he doesn’t back up his glorious animation with an equally interesting story. Rated: 2/4 Sep 4, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins If the story lacks in expected profoundness, the generally impressive character designs more than make up for it. Rated: 6/10 Nov 28, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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TROY S 9 has a very Coraline-esque tone to it, so if that's a film you enjoyed, then this movie is definitely something worth checking out on the big screen. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/26/24 Full Review Audience Member 9 may look like a kids movie but it is far from it. This movie genuinely creeps me out even as an adult. I enjoyed the story they were trying to tell and the performances. I think it’s a great introduction to scarier movies for kids Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/15/24 Full Review Audience Member I think this movie is terrible. I wish I hadn’t sat down and watched this crud, that’s another 1 hour and 20 minutes gone forever. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/14/24 Full Review Mark L This movie is amazing! I love the characters, the setting, and the story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/30/24 Full Review flint s watched it abosolutely many many many times couldn't get over it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/14/24 Full Review Ivan Gaton F Got trama and details. Good effects and history Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When 9 (Elijah Wood) springs to life, it finds itself in a post-apocalyptic world where humans no longer exist, and the only signs of life are sentient rag dolls like itself and the machines that hunt them. Though it is the youngest of the group, 9 convinces comrades that the only way to survive against the machines is to stop hiding, go on the offensive, and find out why the machines want to destroy them. As 9 and the group learn, civilization hinges on their success or failure.
Director
Shane Acker
Producer
Jim Lemley, Tim Burton, Timur Bekmambetov, Dana Ginsburg
Screenwriter
Pamela Pettler
Distributor
Focus Features
Production Co
Jim Lemley, Timur Bekmambetov, Tim Burton Animation Co.
Rating
PG-13 (Violence|Scary Images)
Genre
Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, War, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 9, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$31.7M
Runtime
1h 19m
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