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9

PG-13

Released Sep 9, 2009

1h 19m

Adventure

Fantasy

Sci-Fi

War

Animation

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ben P

Underrated movie! I feel like people don't talk about it much. I really like all the characters 1-9, although it is sad that MORE THAN HALF of them died (1, 2, 5, 6, 8). I mean, you literally killed off 5/9 of the main characters! I mean, they should have listened to 6 and 9 who said that they were trapped in the Machine. At least they are free now. Good movie!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/29/25

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Eric L

Nice to know my fondness of this movie was not ruled by nostalgia. A very creative and applicable concept. Not afraid to be dark. Love this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/25

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seven f

this is the most incredible movie ever created. a lot of action, very appropriate for children. i also love elijah wood and his blue eyes. i love the sack characters, it is very realistic and life like. however, i now have ptsd from watching the trailer. thank you for this opportunity, i have always wanted to try ptsd. i also like how it predicted 9/11. i have never watched this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/22/25

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Aluna U

The film presents a cautionary tale about the misuse of advanced technology, showing how human greed leads to self-destruction. While its animation and storytelling are engaging, the overly dark visuals may hinder the viewing experience for some. Despite strong main characters, the supporting cast lacks depth, and several plot points remain unexplained. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/12/25

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Damien C

Once again a great, sad, but hopeful story well told and with even a great deal of good action, yet….under appreciated. Too different for many people I surmise.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/25

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Jace T

Honestly, I hardly remember much of this movie. I watched several recaps and reviews to backlog this review. When I did watch it, I rated it a 7, but after watching those recaps, I want to give it a 9. It seems like a cult classic movie that could due with multiple rewatches to really fall into the deep lore of the movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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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: Tim Burton Animation Co., Timur Bekmambetov, Jim Lemley
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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