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District 9

2009 · 1h 52m · Science Fiction · New Zealand, South Africa · Rated R (US)

You are not welcome here.

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 by
Neill Blomkamp
Written by
Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell
Starring
Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt, Sylvaine Strike
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