District 9
“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.
Where to watch District 9 in United States
Can I watch District 9 in United States? District 9 isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is District 9 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Hollywood Suite, StackTV Amazon Channel, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Galactic Stream Amazon Channel, MIDNIGHT FACTORY Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Claro video, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About District 9
District 9 is a 2009 English-language science fiction film directed by Neill Blomkamp. The cast is led by Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 10500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
District 9 was produced by TriStar Pictures, Block / Hanson, and WingNut Films and made in New Zealand and South Africa. It was released on August 5, 2009, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $211 million worldwide.
- Director
- Neill Blomkamp
- Writers
- Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell
- Release date
- August 5, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- New Zealand, South Africa
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $211 million
- Production
- TriStar Pictures, Block / Hanson, WingNut Films
District 9 cast & crew
District 9 was directed by Neill Blomkamp and written by Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell.
The cast features Sharlto Copley as Wikus van de Merwe, Jason Cope as Christopher Johnson / Grey Bradnam / Trent, Nathalie Boltt as Sarah Livingstone - Sociologist, Sylvaine Strike as Dr Katrina McKenzie, Elizabeth Mkandawie as Interviewee, and John Sumner as Les Feldman - MIL Engineer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Clinton Shorter, cinematography is by Trent Opaloch, and it was produced by Peter Jackson and Bill Block.
Is District 9 worth watching?
District 9 holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 10,452 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, District 9 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch District 9
District 9 isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of District 9
Sharlto Copley
Wikus van de Merwe
Jason Cope
Christopher Johnson / Grey Bradnam / Trent
Nathalie Boltt
Sarah Livingstone - Sociologist
Sylvaine Strike
Dr Katrina McKenzie
Elizabeth Mkandawie
Interviewee
John Sumner
Les Feldman - MIL Engineer
William Allen Young
Dirk Michaels
Nick Blake
Francois Moraneu - CIV Engineer Team
Greg Melvill-Smith
Interviewer
Robert Hobbs
Ross Pienaar
Vanessa Haywood
Tania van de Merwe
Morena Busa Sesatsa
Interviewee
District 9 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch District 9 in United States?
District 9 is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is District 9 in?
District 9 is originally in English, with audio tracks including Afrikaans, Chichewa; Nyanja, Sotho, Xhosa. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is District 9?
District 9 runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is District 9 rated?
District 9 is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 10,452 ratings.
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