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District 9 (2009) -- An extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth suddenly find a kindred spirit in a government agent who is exposed to their biotechnology.
District 9 (2009) -- A sci-fi/action story set in a fictional world, where extraterrestrials have become refugees in South Africa.

Overview

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Director:
Neill Blomkamp
Writers:
Neill Blomkamp (screenplay) &
Terri Tatchell (screenplay)
Contact:
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Release Date:
14 August 2009 (USA) more
Genre:
Sci-Fi more
Tagline:
You are not welcome here.
Plot:
An extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth suddenly find a kindred spirit in a government agent that is exposed to their biotechnology. | full synopsis
NewsDesk:
(291 articles)
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Sharlto Copley ... Wikus Van De Merwe
Jason Cope ... Grey Bradnam - UKNR Chief Correspondent

Nathalie Boltt ... Sarah Livingstone - Sociologist
Sylvaine Strike ... Dr Katrina McKenzie
Elizabeth Mkandawie ... Interviewee
John Summer ... Les Feldman - MIL Engineer

William Allen Young ... Dirk Michaels
Greg Melvill-Smith ... Interviewer
Nick Blake ... Francois Moraneu - CIV Engineer Team
Morena Busa Sesatsa ... Interviewee
Themba Nkosi ... Interviewee
Mzwandile Nqoba ... Interviewee
Barry Strydom ... Interviewee

Jed Brophy ... James Hope - Police Officer
Louis Minnaar ... Piet Smit
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for bloody violence and pervasive language.
Certification:
USA:R
Company:
Key Creatives more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
As part of the marketing campaign in North America, posters were put up in major cities on bus stops, the sides of buildings, etc. designating areas that were restricted for humans only, with a number to call (866.666.6001) in order to report non-humans. The title of the film was generally not included, although the URL address for the film's official website was. more
Movie Connections:
Remake of Alive in Joburg (2005) more
Soundtrack:
Bhampa more

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