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Film · 0 connectionsDistrict 9 (2009)
- Science Fiction
- 112 min
- 16 age guide
- ★ 7.5/10 from 10,692 ratings
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.
Directed byNeill Blomkamp
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