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District 9

  • 20092009
  • RR
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
673K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,152
88
District 9 (2009)
A TV trailer for District 9
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  • Action
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
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.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
673K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,152
88
  • Director
    • Neill Blomkamp
  • Writers
    • Neill Blomkamp
    • Terri Tatchell
  • Stars
    • Sharlto Copley
    • David James
    • Jason Cope
Top credits
  • Director
    • Neill Blomkamp
  • Writers
    • Neill Blomkamp
    • Terri Tatchell
  • Stars
    • Sharlto Copley
    • David James
    • Jason Cope
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 487Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 31 wins & 117 nominations total

    Videos19

    District 9: TV Spot
    Trailer 1:03
    District 9: TV Spot
    District 9 -- Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:22
    District 9 -- Trailer #2
    District 9
    Trailer 1:48
    District 9
    District 9: "MNU CEO"
    Clip 1:03
    District 9: "MNU CEO"
    District 9: Man on the Street: "Jobs"
    Clip 0:37
    District 9: Man on the Street: "Jobs"
    District 9: Man on the Street: "Diet"
    Clip 0:36
    District 9: Man on the Street: "Diet"
    District 9: Man on the Street: "Crime"
    Clip 0:37
    District 9: Man on the Street: "Crime"
    District 9: Man on the Street: "Communication"
    Clip 0:37
    District 9: Man on the Street: "Communication"
    District 9: Man on the Street: "Arrival"
    Clip 0:33
    District 9: Man on the Street: "Arrival"
    District 9: "Biologist Ballistics"
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    District 9: "Biologist Ballistics"
    District 9: "MNU Officer Day in the Life"
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    District 9: "MNU Officer Day in the Life"
    District 9: "Contraband"
    Clip 0:43
    District 9: "Contraband"

    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)

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    Sharlto Copley
    Sharlto Copley
    • Wikus Van De Merweas Wikus Van De Merwe
    David James
    • Koobus Venteras Koobus Venter
    Jason Cope
    Jason Cope
    • Grey Bradnam - UKNR Chief Correspondentas Grey Bradnam - UKNR Chief Correspondent…
    Nathalie Boltt
    Nathalie Boltt
    • Sarah Livingstone - Sociologistas Sarah Livingstone - Sociologist
    Sylvaine Strike
    Sylvaine Strike
    • Dr Katrina McKenzieas Dr Katrina McKenzie
    Elizabeth Mkandawie
    • Intervieweeas Interviewee
    John Sumner
    John Sumner
    • Les Feldman - MIL Engineeras Les Feldman - MIL Engineer
    William Allen Young
    William Allen Young
    • Dirk Michaelsas Dirk Michaels
    Greg Melvill-Smith
    • Intervieweras Interviewer
    Nick Blake
    • Francois Moraneu - CIV Engineer Teamas Francois Moraneu - CIV Engineer Team
    Morena Busa Sesatsa
    • Intervieweeas Interviewee
    Themba Nkosi
    • Intervieweeas Interviewee
    Mzwandile Nqoba
    • Intervieweeas Interviewee
    Barry Strydom
    • Intervieweeas Interviewee
    Jed Brophy
    Jed Brophy
    • James Hope - Police Officeras James Hope - Police Officer
    Louis Minnaar
    • Piet Smitas Piet Smit
    Vanessa Haywood
    • Tania Van De Merweas Tania Van De Merwe
    Marian Hooman
    • Sandra Van De Merweas Sandra Van De Merwe
    • Director
      • Neill Blomkamp
    • Writers
      • Neill Blomkamp
      • Terri Tatchell
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    Storyline

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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

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    The first science fiction masterpiece in years
    I do not give out ratings of 10 lightly, but here it is - the first film in years that has been deserving of the rating.

    Neill Blomkamp brings to screens a fantastic, gritty, realistic piece of science fiction with District 9. Not since Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner", John Carpenter's "The Thing", or James Cameron's "Aliens" have we seen a science fiction film with a vision of this caliber. After viewing District 9, it will be clear to one and all why Peter Jackson put so much faith in Blomkamp and took him under his wing as protégé.

    Abandoning the usual settings of Hollywood sci-fi and placing us in the harsh slums of South Africa, we are given an original piece of work which takes risks in the way it tells its story. Not only does it go against the expectations of audiences who have been trained to expect mediocrity from their sci-fi, it goes above and beyond the call of duty to provide us with spectacle as well as something to ponder after we've downed our popcorn.

    There is, thankfully, not an overused, overexposed celebrity in sight, and every unknown face in the film gives a solid performance. The aliens themselves, brilliantly realized with top notch CGI even manage to make us feel something, only rivaled by Gollum from "Lord of the Rings".

    District 9 has so much to like. It's spectacular, darkly funny, entertaining and thoughtful all at the same time, and it's all done on a meager $30m budget. There is true talent on show here. If only there were more films like this, the world of cinema would be a more interesting place.
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    FAQ9

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    • 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 (United States)
    • 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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