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District 9

In 1982, a massive star ship bearing a bedraggled alien population, nicknamed "The Prawns," appeared over Johannesburg, South Africa. Twenty-eight years later, the initial welcome by the human population has faded. The refugee camp where the aliens were located has deteriorated into a militarized ghetto called District 9, where they are confined and exploited in squalor. In 2010, the munitions corporation, Multi-National United, is contracted to forcibly evict the population with operative Wikus van der Merwe in charge. In this operation, Wikus is exposed to a strange alien chemical and must rely on the help of his only two new 'Prawn' friends. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller), release year 2009, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of District 9

In 1982, a massive star ship bearing a bedraggled alien population, nicknamed "The Prawns," appeared over Johannesburg, South Africa. Twenty-eight years later, the initial welcome by the human population has faded. The refugee camp where the aliens were located has deteriorated into a militarized ghetto called District 9, where they are confined and exploited in squalor. In 2010, the munitions corporation, Multi-National United, is contracted to forcibly evict the population with operative Wikus van der Merwe in charge. In this operation, Wikus is exposed to a strange alien chemical and must rely on the help of his only two new 'Prawn' friends.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller), release year 2009, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2009
  • Released 14 Aug 2009
  • Runtime 112 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.9/10 from 748,028 votes
  • Metascore 81/100
  • Genres Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
  • Languages English, Nyanja, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho
  • Countries South Africa, United States, New Zealand, Canada

Cast

Sharlto Copley, David James, Jason Cope

Direction and writing

Directed by: Neill Blomkamp

Written by: Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 32 wins & 117 nominations total

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