District 9 2009
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SplatThirty 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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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Wikus van de Merwe
as Christopher Johnson / Grey Bradnam / Trent
as Sarah Livingstone - Sociologist
as Dr Katrina McKenzie
as Interviewee
as Les Feldman - MIL Engineer
as Dirk Michaels
as Francois Moraneu - CIV Engineer Team
as Interviewer
as Ross Pienaar
Director:
Writer:
Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell
Stars:
Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt, Sylvaine Strike, Elizabeth Mkandawie, John Sumner, William Allen Young, Nick Blake, Greg Melvill-Smith, Robert Hobbs,
Genres:
Science Fiction
Release Date:
2009 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
112 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
District 9
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Wikus van de Merwe
as Christopher Johnson / Grey Bradnam / Trent
as Sarah Livingstone - Sociologist
as Dr Katrina McKenzie
as Interviewee
as Les Feldman - MIL Engineer
as Dirk Michaels
as Francois Moraneu - CIV Engineer Team
as Interviewer
as Ross Pienaar
as Tania van de Merwe
as Interviewee
as Interviewee
as Interviewee
as Interviewee
as James Hope - Police Officer
as Piet Smit
as Sandra van de Merwe
as Michael Bloemstein - MNU Alien Civil Affairs
as MNU Doctor
as MSU Doctor
as Koobus Venter
as Clive Henderson - Entomologist
as Paramedic
as MNU Executive
as Obesandjo
as Anton Grobler
as Mike Van Kerland
as MNU Medical Student
as MNU Lead Medical Technician
as Craig Weldon
as MNU Mercenary
as MNU Mercenary
as MNU Mercenary
as MNU Mercenary
as MNU Mercenary
as MNU Mercenary
as MNU Guard
as Nigerian Gangster
as Nigerian Gangster
as Fundiswa Mhlanga
as Nicolas van de Merwe
as Phyllis Sinderson - MNU Alien Relations
as Reporter
as MNU Medic
as Sangoma
as Obesandjo's Lieutenant
as MNU Operating Room Doctor
as MNU Biolab Technician
as Ü Günters Woman
as SABC Anchor Person
as Meat Stall Seller
as MNU Office Worker
as MNU Office Worker
as MNU Office Worker
as MNU Office Worker
as MNU Office Worker
as MNU Office Worker
as MNU Office Worker
as MNU Office Worker
as MNU Office Worker
as MNU Mercenary
as MNU Mercenary
as MNU Mercenary
as MNU Guard
as MNU Guard
as MNU Guard
as MNU Guard
as MNU Guard
as Nigerian Gangster
as Nigerian Gangster
as Nigerian Gangster
as Nigerian Gangster
as Nigerian Gangster
as Nigerian Gangster
as Nigerian Gangster
as Nigerian Gangster
as Nigerian Gangster
as Nigerian Gangster
as Nigerian Gangster
as Nigerian Hooker
as Nigerian Hooker
as Nigerian Hooker
as Nigerian Hooker
as Soweto Resident
as Soweto Resident
as Soweto Resident
as Soweto Resident
as Soweto Resident
as Soweto Resident
as Soweto Resident
as Soweto Resident
as Soweto Resident
as Man with Wikus' Coordinates (uncredited)
as MNU Mercenary (uncredited)
as Thomas
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