Movie poster for District 9
TMDb Rating
7.5/10

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District 9 (2009)

Science Fiction
112 min

"You are not welcome here."

Plot Summary

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.

Director

Neill Blomkamp

Top Cast

Sharlto CopleyJason CopeNathalie BolttSylvaine StrikeElizabeth Mkandawie

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