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9

  • 20092009
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
138K
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Elijah Wood in 9 (2009)
A post-apocalyptic nightmare in which all of humanity is threatened.
Play trailer2:31
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A rag doll that awakens in a postapocalyptic future holds the key to humanity's salvation.A rag doll that awakens in a postapocalyptic future holds the key to humanity's salvation.A rag doll that awakens in a postapocalyptic future holds the key to humanity's salvation.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
138K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,969
70
  • Director
    • Shane Acker
  • Writers
    • Pamela Pettler(screenplay by)
    • Shane Acker(story by)
    • Ben Gluck(head of story)
  • Stars
    • Elijah Wood(voice)
    • Jennifer Connelly(voice)
    • Crispin Glover(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Shane Acker
  • Writers
    • Pamela Pettler(screenplay by)
    • Shane Acker(story by)
    • Ben Gluck(head of story)
  • Stars
    • Elijah Wood(voice)
    • Jennifer Connelly(voice)
    • Crispin Glover(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 301User reviews
    • 262Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 nominations

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    Shane Acker and George Kraychyk in 9 (2009)
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    John C. Reilly and Martin Landau in 9 (2009)
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    Top cast

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    Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood
    • #9as #9
    • (voice)
    Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly
    • #7as #7
    • (voice)
    Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover
    • #6as #6
    • (voice)
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • #1as #1
    • (voice)
    Martin Landau
    Martin Landau
    • #2as #2
    • (voice)
    John C. Reilly
    John C. Reilly
    • #5as #5
    • (voice)
    Fred Tatasciore
    Fred Tatasciore
    • #8as #8
    • (voice)
    • …
    Alan Oppenheimer
    Alan Oppenheimer
    • Scientistas Scientist
    • (voice)
    Tom Kane
    Tom Kane
    • Dictatoras Dictator
    • (voice)
    Helen Wilson
    Helen Wilson
    • News Casteras News Caster
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Shane Acker
    • Writers
      • Pamela Pettler(screenplay by)
      • Shane Acker(story by)
      • Ben Gluck(head of story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    In a world destroyed in a war between man and machine, a hand-stitched doll with the number 9 written on its back comes to life. The world he has awakened in is frightening, but he quickly learns that he is not alone and that there are others like him, also with a single digit written on their back. The first one he encounters is 2 who tells him something of what happened to the world. 2 is also thrilled with the disk 9 is carrying, one with three unique symbols on the front. 9 soon learns that the disk and some of the other dolls who are prepared to die for the good of humankind may be the last hope for man's salvation. —garykmcd
    post apocalypsealternate historycharacter name as titlemachinecgi animation111 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • (1) To Protect Us...
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for violence and scary images
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Shane Acker first made 9 (2009) as a ten minute short film while he was still at UCLA. It was nominated for Best Animated Short at the Oscars, and although it didn't win, Acker was offered the chance to expand it into a feature film. It follows the same basic plot, but more characters have been added, they have the ability to talk now, and the reason for the world's destruction is explained in more detail.
    • Goofs
      When 5's map blows away, it gets caught on a piece of wood, but then blows away further when 5 and 9 approach it. However, when 5 and 9 are in the cave, 7 knows that they are in there because she sees the map caught on the piece of wood.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Scientist: We had such potential. Such promise. But we squandered our gifts, our intelligence. Our blind pursuit of technology only sped us quicker to our doom. Our world is ending. But life must go on.

    • Crazy credits
      Some of the end credits emerge from 9's talisman.
    • Alternate versions
      In the Russian dubbed version, the dolls represent the people in the Scientist's life instead of the American version where they represent his personality. 1 being the dictator, 2 being his lab assistant, 3 and 4 being the Scientist's twin children, 5 being the field doctor who saved the Scientist's life during the rise of the robots, 6 being the engineer who activated the robot, 7 being the Scientist's wife, 8 being the Chancellor's bodyguard, and 9 representing the Scientist himself.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Elijah Wood/Mila Kunis/Cheap Trick (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Over the Rainbow
      Written by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
      Performed by Judy Garland
      Courtesy of Geffen Records
      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews301

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Not Super, But A Decent Film With Good Animation
    I don't know how much of a market there is for animated films like this but as someone who appreciates good artwork and computer animation, I enjoyed it. Yeah, the story is only so-so but the characters keep your attention - both good and bad guys, and it is deceptively involving.

    The "good guys" in here are burlap-looking sewn puppets. Why they are who they are is explained near the end of the movie. The "bad guys" are the machines. Yes, this is familiar "Terminator" country, theme-wise, but the machines in this movie are brutal and scary. This movie is definitely not for little kids!

    If you keep your expectations in the "fair" range, and watch it on Blu-Ray, you should enjoy it. As mentioned, the story draws you in. On the other hand, if you are looking for something fantastic, you might be disappointed.
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    FAQ2

    • Is "9" based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 9, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Дев'ять
    • Filming locations
      • Attitude Studios, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • Relativity Media
      • Arc Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $31,749,894
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,740,446
      • Sep 13, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $48,428,063
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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