Where to Watch District 9 Online

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'District 9' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'District 9' right now, here are some finer points about the TriStar Pictures, Block / Hanson, WingNut Films, District 9 science fiction flick.

Released August 14th, 2009, 'District 9' stars Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt, Sylvaine Strike The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 52 min, and received a user score of 74 (out of 100) on TMDb, which assembled reviews from 9,517 experienced users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "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."

'District 9' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Vudu, Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Store, YouTube, and Google Play Movies .