District 9 (2009)
District 9 is a 2009 science fiction movie directed by Neill Blomkamp, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope and Nathalie Boltt.
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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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 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.
When was District 9 released?
District 9 was released on 5 August 2009.
How long is District 9?
District 9 runs 1h 52m.
Who made District 9?
District 9 was directed by Neill Blomkamp.
Where can I watch District 9?
District 9 is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex and YouTube.
Where to watch District 9
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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
- Vanessa Haywood as Tania van de Merwe
- Morena Busa Sesatsa as Interviewee
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