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District 9

  • 2009
  • 14A
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
697K
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District 9 (2009)
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ActionSci-FiThriller

Violence ensues after an extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth finds a kindred spirit in a government agent exposed to their biotechnology.Violence ensues after an extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth finds a kindred spirit in a government agent exposed to their biotechnology.Violence ensues after an extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth finds a kindred spirit in a government agent exposed to their biotechnology.

  • Director
    • Neill Blomkamp
  • Writers
    • Neill Blomkamp
    • Terri Tatchell
  • Stars
    • Sharlto Copley
    • David James
    • Jason Cope
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    697K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,491
    70
    • Director
      • Neill Blomkamp
    • Writers
      • Neill Blomkamp
      • Terri Tatchell
    • Stars
      • Sharlto Copley
      • David James
      • Jason Cope
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 494Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 31 wins & 117 nominations total

    Videos23

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    District 9: "MNU CEO"
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    District 9: Man on the Street: "Jobs"
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    Photos108

    District 9 (2009)
    Sharlto Copley in District 9 (2009)
    Sharlto Copley, Kenneth Nkosi, and Mandla Gaduka in District 9 (2009)
    District 9 (2009)
    Sharlto Copley in District 9 (2009)
    Neill Blomkamp and David James in District 9 (2009)
    Neill Blomkamp and Sharlto Copley in District 9 (2009)
    Sharlto Copley in District 9 (2009)
    District 9 (2009)
    District 9 (2009)
    District 9 (2009)
    Sharlto Copley in District 9 (2009)

    Top cast

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    Sharlto Copley
    Sharlto Copley
    • Wikus Van De Merwe
    David James
    • Koobus Venter
    Jason Cope
    Jason Cope
    • Grey Bradnam - UKNR Chief Correspondent…
    Nathalie Boltt
    Nathalie Boltt
    • Sarah Livingstone - Sociologist
    Sylvaine Strike
    Sylvaine Strike
    • Dr Katrina McKenzie
    Elizabeth Mkandawie
    • Interviewee
    John Sumner
    John Sumner
    • Les Feldman - MIL Engineer
    William Allen Young
    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
    Jed Brophy
    • James Hope - Police Officer
    Louis Minnaar
    • Piet Smit
    Vanessa Haywood
    • Tania Van De Merwe
    Marian Hooman
    • Sandra Van De Merwe
    • Director
      • Neill Blomkamp
    • Writers
      • Neill Blomkamp
      • Terri Tatchell
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      After the feature film based on the Halo: Combat Evolved (2001) video game series (which was to have been directed by Neill Blomkamp) fell through, producer Peter Jackson went to Blomkamp and offered him $30 million to make whatever he wanted, although this would be Blomkamp's first feature as a director. The result is this film.
    • Goofs
      When Wikus is first admitted to hospital and is having his arm checked, it is quite clear that he has a hairy chest under his vest. Afterwards, he is seen with his shirt off and is hairless. Because the surgeons are planning on opening his chest to remove his heart, it is likely that his chest was shaved in preparation for the procedure. Another reason may be, due to the changes his body is undertaking (fingernails falling off, etc.), his hair may have fallen out.
    • Quotes

      Automated MNU Instructional Voice: [in MNU Humvee] When dealing with aliens, try to be polite, but firm. And always remember that a smile is cheaper than a bullet.

    • 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 it's the other way 'round).
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Wolverine/Ghosts of Girlfriends Past/Battle for Terra (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Zingu 7
      Performed by Zola
      Written by Zola (as Bonginkosi Dlamini), Kabelo Ikaneng and Thabiso Tsotetsi
      Courtesy of Ghetto Ruff Records

    User reviews1.4K

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    8/10
    Nice!
    I watched this again after 9 years. Still as impressive as it was back then visually and otherwise. The soundtrack was great. Reminded of how good South African films can be. Check it out if you haven't already
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    • dickjones-91895
    • Sep 29, 2018

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    FAQ9

    • What is 'District 9' about?
    • Is "District 9" based on a book?
    • How did so many aliens come to be on earth?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 2009 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • South Africa
      • United States
      • New Zealand
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Nyanja
      • Afrikaans
      • Zulu
      • Xhosa
      • Sotho
    • Also known as
      • District Nine
    • Filming locations
      • Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Block / Hanson
      • WingNut Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $115,646,235
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $37,354,308
      • Aug 16, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $210,888,950
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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