District 9
2009
Movie Information
Overview
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.
Release Date
August 5, 2009
Director
Neill Blomkamp
Runtime
1h 52m
Cast
Sharlto CopleyJason CopeNathalie BolttSylvaine StrikeElizabeth MkandawieJohn SumnerWilliam Allen YoungNick BlakeGreg Melvill-SmithRobert Hobbs
Production
TriStar PicturesBlock / HansonWingNut FilmsDistrict 9
Genres
Science Fiction