District 9
"You are not welcome here."
Originally released in 2009. District 9 is a science fiction film. directed by Neill Blomkamp.
Starring Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, and Nathalie Boltt
Synopsis
Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (10,062 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$210.9M
7.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Sharlto Copley
as Wikus van de Merwe
Jason Cope
as Christopher Johnson / Grey Bradnam / Trent
Nathalie Boltt
as Sarah Livingstone - Sociologist
Sylvaine Strike
as Dr Katrina McKenzie
Elizabeth Mkandawie
as Interviewee
John Sumner
as Les Feldman - MIL Engineer
William Allen Young
as Dirk Michaels
Nick Blake
as Francois Moraneu - CIV Engineer Team
Greg Melvill-Smith
as Interviewer
Robert Hobbs
as Ross Pienaar
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $210,888,950
Production Companies
- TriStar Pictures
- Block / Hanson
- WingNut Films
- District 9
Frequently Asked Questions
What is District 9 about?
Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are man...
Who directed District 9?
District 9 was directed by Neill Blomkamp.
How long is District 9?
District 9 has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was District 9 released?
District 9 was released on August 5, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in District 9?
The main cast of District 9 includes Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt, Sylvaine Strike, Elizabeth Mkandawie.
Is District 9 worth watching?
District 9 has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 10,062 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.