In a future Earth in which aliens are isolated in a remote ghetto, a government agent finds himself banished there.In a future Earth in which aliens are isolated in a remote ghetto, a government agent finds himself banished there.In a future Earth in which aliens are isolated in a remote ghetto, a government agent finds himself banished there.
- Nominated for 4 Oscars
- 32 wins & 117 nominations total
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- TriviaThe language used by the aliens (clicking sounds) was created by rubbing a pumpkin.
- GoofsWhen 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 creditsThe 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).
- SoundtracksZingu 7
Performed by Zola
Written by Zola (as Bonginkosi Dlamini), Kabelo Ikaneng and Thabiso Tsotetsi
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Featured review
I attended a promotional screening for this with a pretty good attitude towards all the hype that surrounded it. It was not what I expected, it was much better.
Not only were the CGI top notch, but the narrative is driven through a believable plot. Watching this film made me believe that a situation as such had occurred on Earth, and therefore the far fetched notion of an extra terrestrial race visiting us becomes so close to a reality through a story that is so realistically depicted.
District 9 is a beautifully crafted film which shows signs of great promise for being around for a while, a subject talked about by many people. Can't wait to watch this again with my friends = )
Not only were the CGI top notch, but the narrative is driven through a believable plot. Watching this film made me believe that a situation as such had occurred on Earth, and therefore the far fetched notion of an extra terrestrial race visiting us becomes so close to a reality through a story that is so realistically depicted.
District 9 is a beautifully crafted film which shows signs of great promise for being around for a while, a subject talked about by many people. Can't wait to watch this again with my friends = )
- tomcraft000
- Aug 9, 2009
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- Sector 9
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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
- Runtime1 hour 52 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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