This was an outstanding debut by the New Zealander Blomkamp. Consistently enthralling and keeping...
District 9
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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District 9
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 5, 2009
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
Science Fiction
User Score
74%
Original Title
District 9
Production Companies
TriStar Pictures, Block / Hanson, WingNut Films, District 9
Director
Neill Blomkamp
Budget
$30,000,000
Revenue
$210,888,950
Description
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.
