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District 9 (2009)
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Ratings: 8.1/10 from 263,273 users
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81/100
Reviews: 1,138 user | 420 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com An extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth suddenly finds a kindred spirit in a government agent who is exposed to their biotechnology. Director:Neill Blomkamp |
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Nominated for 4 Oscars.
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Grey Bradnam - UKNR Chief Correspondent
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Christopher Johnson
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Morena Busa Sesatsa | ... | |
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Themba Nkosi | ... | |
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Mzwandile Nqoba | ... | |
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Barry Strydom | ... | |
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Louis Minnaar | ... | |
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Storyline
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. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
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They came here 28 years ago. Coexistence has never been easy. Why won't we let them leave? See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for bloody violence and pervasive language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Sector 9 See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$37,354,308 (USA) (16 August 2009) (3049 Screens)Gross:
$115,502,313 (USA) (25 October 2009)Company Credits
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Performed by Zulu Mobb
Written by Rahman Du Plessis, Thato Mahlatsi and Desmond Mbuyiseni
Courtesy of Uthoht Music by arrangement with pigFACTORY USA LLC. See more »
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Around six different endings were created during filming. See more »Goofs
Continuity: After Wikus escapes from the bio lab, he is seen removing his clothing including what appear to be a pair of espadrilles. After stealing replacement clothing, his new footwear are exactly the same as those he wore during the eviction scenes. See more »Quotes
Wikus Van De Merwe: [in Christopher's ship] This whole's thing's under your shack? For 20 years, you've had this fookin' thing hidden out here? This is, this is very illegal, I mean, this is... this is a fine.See more »
Crazy Credits
The end credits are back to front, with the actors names on the left and character names on the right. As opposed to most films where its the other way round. See more »Soundtracks
"Hijack Stories"Performed by Zulu Mobb
Written by Rahman Du Plessis, Thato Mahlatsi and Desmond Mbuyiseni
Courtesy of Uthoht Music by arrangement with pigFACTORY USA LLC. See more »
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