District 9

Film - 2009 - Action & Adventure, Mystery & Thriller, Science-Fiction

The story

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.

Directed by

Neill Blomkamp

Starring

Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt, Sylvaine Strike, Elizabeth Mkandawie, John Sumner

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 7.9 out of 10

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Film · 2009 · Action & Adventure · Mystery & Thriller · Science-Fiction

District 9

79% match1h 52mMA 15+
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The story

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.

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IMDb
7.9 / 10
758k votes
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90%
Tomatometer
3.81 / 5
553k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.5 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Mystery & Thriller, Science-Fiction
Runtime1h 52m
RatedMA 15+
Release2009-08-05
Where to watch
Prime Video
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