District 9
2009 · 112 min · Director: Neill Blomkamp
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
In 1982, a massive star ship bearing a bedraggled alien population, nicknamed "The Prawns," appeared over Johannesburg, South Africa. Twenty-eight years later, the initial welcome by the human population has faded. The refugee camp where the aliens were located has deteriorated into a militarized ghetto called District 9, where they are confined and exploited in squalor. In 2010, the munitions corporation, Multi-National United, is contracted to forcibly evict the population with operative Wikus van der Merwe in charge. In this operation, Wikus is exposed to a strange alien chemical and must rely on the help of his only two new 'Prawn' friends.
Emotional fingerprint
District 9 (2009) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Anxiety 25%, Empathy 20%, Awe 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Anxiety, Empathy, Awe. Genres: Thriller, Action, Sci-Fi. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Anxiety, Empathy and Awe. Its IMDb rating of 7.9/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 70/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Sympathy
- Disturbing
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sympathy
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Sympathy | Disturbing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Disturbing | 37 % | 25 % | 18 % | 25 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Disturbing | 43 % | 33 % | 24 % | 35 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Disturbing | 53 % | 46 % | 29 % | 47 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 20′ | Disturbing | 59 % | 54 % | 30 % | 53 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Tension | 60 % | 54 % | 33 % | 53 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Sympathy | 61 % | 54 % | 40 % | 54 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Disturbing | 71 % | 64 % | 50 % | 67 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 42′ | Disturbing | 83 % | 76 % | 63 % | 76 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Tension | 81 % | 74 % | 69 % | 61 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 53′ | Sympathy | 74 % | 65 % | 66 % | 39 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 59′ | Tension | 67 % | 56 % | 57 % | 32 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Hope | 67 % | 56 % | 47 % | 40 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Tension | 78 % | 72 % | 46 % | 51 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Tension | 85 % | 84 % | 55 % | 56 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 81′ | Tension | 86 % | 83 % | 55 % | 59 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 87′ | Tension | 86 % | 83 % | 53 % | 59 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Tension | 89 % | 86 % | 61 % | 55 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Tension | 86 % | 71 % | 67 % | 48 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Sadness | 80 % | 45 % | 68 % | 36 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 109′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Oedipus
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Dr Katrina McKenzie
Interviewee
Francois Moraneu - CIV Engineer Team
Interviewer
Tania van de Merwe
Interviewee
Interviewee
Interviewee
Interviewee
Sandra van de Merwe
Michael Bloemstein - MNU Alien Civil Affairs
MNU Doctor
Details
- Directed by
- Neill Blomkamp
- Written by
- Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2009
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Country
- South Africa, United States, New Zealand, Canada
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Anxiety
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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