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District 9 (2009)
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Ratings: 8.1/10 from 238,064 users
Metascore:
81/100
Reviews: 1,127 user | 415 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com
An extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth suddenly finds a kindred spirit in a government agent who is exposed to their biotechnology. Director:Neill Blomkamp |
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Grey Bradnam - UKNR Chief Correspondent
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Christopher Johnson
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Elizabeth Mkandawie | ... | |
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Greg Melvill-Smith | ... | |
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Morena Busa Sesatsa | ... | |
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Themba Nkosi | ... | |
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Mzwandile Nqoba | ... | |
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Barry Strydom | ... | |
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Louis Minnaar | ... | |
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Storyline
In 1982, a massive star ship bearing a bedraggled alien population, nicknamed "The Prawns," appeared over Johannesburg, South Africa. Twenty-eight years later, the initial welcome by the human population has faded. The refugee camp where the aliens were located has deteriorated into a militarized ghetto called District 9, where they are confined and exploited in squalor. In 2010, the munitions corporation, Multi-National United, is contracted to forcibly evict the population with operative Wikus van der Merwe in charge. In this operation, Wikus is exposed to a strange alien chemical and must rely on the help of his only two new 'Prawn' friends. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisPlot Keywords:
Alien | Prawn | Extraterrestrial | Johannesburg South Africa | Government | See more »Taglines:
MNU spreads lies. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for bloody violence and pervasive language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Sector 9 See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$37,354,308 (USA) (16 August 2009) (3049 Screens)Gross:
$115,502,313 (USA) (25 October 2009)Company Credits
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Performed by Zulu Mobb
Written by Rahman Du Plessis, Thato Mahlatsi and Desmond Mbuyiseni
Courtesy of Uthoht Music by arrangement with pigFACTORY USA LLC. See more »
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The mutilated animal carcasses in the background of many scenes were real and with only a few exceptions, were already in the real slums and shacks used for the filming. See more »Goofs
Continuity: After Wikus escapes from the bio lab, he is seen removing his clothing including what appear to be a pair of espadrilles. After stealing replacement clothing, his new footwear are exactly the same as those he wore during the eviction scenes. See more »Quotes
Obesandjo's Lieutenant: How did you do this one, my man? It's doggy-style with a demon. You're one brave white man. Were you wearing a condom?See more »
Crazy Credits
The end credits are back to front, with the actors names on the left and character names on the right. As opposed to most films where its the other way round. See more »Soundtracks
"Hijack Stories"Performed by Zulu Mobb
Written by Rahman Du Plessis, Thato Mahlatsi and Desmond Mbuyiseni
Courtesy of Uthoht Music by arrangement with pigFACTORY USA LLC. See more »
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