# District 9 (2009)

English · Released 2009-08-05

District 9 is a 2009 English film.

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was District 9 released?
District 9 was released on 5 August 2009.

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