District 9 (2009): movie guide

What is District 9 about?

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.

Cast highlights

District 9 features Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt, Sylvaine Strike, Elizabeth Mkandawie, John Sumner. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2009-08-05. Runtime: 112 minutes. TMDB score: 7.5/10 (10,813 votes). Genres: Science Fiction. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is District 9?

District 9 is listed as Science Fiction on TMDB.

How long is District 9?

District 9 runs about 112 minutes.

Who stars in District 9?

Cast highlights include Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt, Sylvaine Strike, Elizabeth Mkandawie, John Sumner.

Does Cinema Box stream District 9?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track District 9?

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