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District 9

2009, Movie, 1h 52min

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.

Country: South Africa,New Zealand,United States

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Reviews

Carlsfar

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Love RSA 🇿🇦

2 years ago

Critic Chris Hewitt

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...an explosive and exciting sci-fi that heralds the arrival of a major new talent.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Scott Tobias

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It’s the rare alien invasion story that has the aliens running scared.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Roger Ebert

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...does a lot of things right, including giving us aliens to remind us not everyone who comes in a spaceship need be angelic, octopod or stainless steel.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Kasper Løvborg

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Science fiction is, for me, all about the world that is created. More often than not it is the vision as a whole, rather than the plot, that sticks - and what a world Blomkamp creates here! Nevermind the allegory, this is about faultlessly realize...

1 year ago

Mats Magnem

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Definitely one to watch!

1 year ago

Frequently asked questions

What is District 9 about? Toggle content

In a gritty, dystopian future, an enormous alien spacecraft arrives in Johannesburg, but instead of offering advanced technology or invasion, it becomes the home of millions of stranded extraterrestrial refugees. Over the years, these aliens are subjected to severe discrimination and segregation within a makeshift ghetto known as District 9. As tensions rise between humans and these so-called "prawns," a government agent tasked with overseeing their relocation inadvertently becomes involved in their plight after exposure to an alien fluid begins transforming him into one of them. The story delves into themes of prejudice and humanity while showcasing the struggle for survival in an environment filled with fear and conflict. Through unexpected alliances, profound changes occur that challenge perceptions on both sides as they navigate Earth’s harsh realities together.

What movies are similar to District 9? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as District 9 include Nydenion, Android Apocalypse, Zodiac, 10,000 Days, Ejecta, Alien Armageddon.

When was District 9 released in theaters? Toggle content

District 9 was released in theaters on August 14, 2009.