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District 9

Play trailer 2:15 Poster for District 9 R Released Aug 14, 2009 1h 51m Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 (Sharlto Copley) contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9.
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Technically brilliant and emotionally wrenching, District 9 has action, imagination, and all the elements of a thoroughly entertaining science-fiction classic.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online I don't know guys, at the end of the day it's aliens and hard for me to take this seriously. Rated: B Sep 12, 2017 Full Review Jeannette Catsoulis NPR The wonder is that despite its obvious roots, District 9 feels staggeringly original. Jun 17, 2015 Full Review Jonathan Romney Independent on Sunday Blomkamp is good at mustering speedy action and posting grisly sight gags in the background, carnage always hovering comically at the edge of your vision. But I'm not sure that District 9 entirely gets the earthling racism out of its own system. Jun 17, 2015 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Blomkamp doesn’t miss a step. His film is cynical, funny, smart, exciting, and satirical—all without losing his audience’s involvement in the scenario. Rated: 4/4 Sep 4, 2023 Full Review John Brhel Vague Visages District 9 might not be a classic like Alien or ‘The Terminator’ (not many films are), but it’s still an effective sci-fi film with depth and style. Jun 5, 2023 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Funny and ferocious, cynical and satirical, "District 9" is both ingeniously clever and reflectively thoughtful, a science fiction thriller that bubbles with social commentary. Apr 26, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Josh B One of the greatest; most unique sci-fi films ever created. If Blomkamp would hurry up and create Distinct 10 please... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/28/24 Full Review Federico F Great Movie , waiting for years for the second one. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/21/24 Full Review Dionisis T A sequel must be released! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/28/24 Full Review Daniel w This is a 10/10 we need district 10 already Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/26/24 Full Review Ze_ B District 9 has an incredible screenplay and actors, The main character Wikus really immersed me as he conveyed genuine pain and horror very well, An absolute classic to me. The obvious message, despite being obvious still shows the horror of what humans do to those whom are different, plus is very very believable! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/28/24 Full Review Mirkka S Interesting & different, thrilling & different, touching & different, makes one to think, I enjoyed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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 (Sharlto Copley) contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9.
Director
Neill Blomkamp
Producer
Peter Jackson, Carolynne Cunningham
Screenwriter
Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell
Distributor
Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
WingNut Films
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|Bloody Violence)
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 14, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$115.6M
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
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