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District 9

  • 2009
  • R
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
735K
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District 9 (2009)
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Alien InvasionPolitical DramaSci-Fi EpicActionSci-FiThriller

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.

  • Director
    • Neill Blomkamp
  • Writers
    • Neill Blomkamp
    • Terri Tatchell
  • Stars
    • Sharlto Copley
    • David James
    • Jason Cope
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    735K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,641
    107
    • Director
      • Neill Blomkamp
    • Writers
      • Neill Blomkamp
      • Terri Tatchell
    • Stars
      • Sharlto Copley
      • David James
      • Jason Cope
    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 501Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 32 wins & 117 nominations total

    Videos23

    District 9: TV Spot
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    Trailer 1:48
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    Clip 1:05
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    District 9: "MNU CEO"
    Clip 1:03
    District 9: "MNU CEO"
    District 9: Man on the Street: "Jobs"
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    District 9: Man on the Street: "Jobs"

    Photos109

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    Sharlto Copley
    Sharlto Copley
    • Wikus van de Merwe
    David James
    • Koobus Venter
    Jason Cope
    • Grey Bradnam - UKNR Chief Correspondent…
    Vanessa Haywood
    • Tania van de Merwe
    Mandla Gaduka
    • Fundiswa Mhlanga
    Kenneth Nkosi
    • Thomas
    Eugene Khumbanyiwa
    Eugene Khumbanyiwa
    • Obesandjo
    Louis Minnaar
    • Piet Smit
    William Allen Young
    William Allen Young
    • Dirk Michaels
    Nat Boltt
    Nat Boltt
    • Sarah Livingstone - Sociologist
    • (as Nathalie Boltt)
    Sylvaine Strike
    Sylvaine Strike
    • Dr Katrina McKenzie
    Elizabeth Mkandawie
    • Interviewee
    John Sumner
    John Sumner
    • Les Feldman - MIL Engineer
    Greg Melvill-Smith
    • Interviewer
    Nick Blake
    • Francois Moraneu - CIV Engineer Team
    Morena Busa Sesatsa
    • Interviewee
    Themba Nkosi
    • Interviewee
    Mzwandile Nqoba
    • Interviewee
    • Director
      • Neill Blomkamp
    • Writers
      • Neill Blomkamp
      • Terri Tatchell
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The language used by the aliens (clicking sounds) was created by rubbing a pumpkin.
    • 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 reviews1.5K

    Featured review
    8/10

    How is this movie so underrated?

    This is legitimately one of the best alien movies ever made . I put that under an action category as well . It is literally so original so badass so realistic I just don't understand how people don't see that . Take it for what it is district 9 is a actual masterpiece and I wish they would do a prequel or sequel . The director did elysium which was also good but didn't come close to d9. He also has done some on Netflix but this was his pride and glory . Possibly the most slept on movie of all time not gonna lie . The way humans treat prawns is so realistic . I love the cat food idea I love the acting and gore just a flawless movie .
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    • Oct 2, 2022
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    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
      • Sector 9
    • 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

    Tech 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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