District 9 (2009)
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Remake of
Alive in Joburg (2005)
(Short)
Spin-off
Wikus and Charlize (2010)
(Short)
Main character Wikus Van De Merwe (again played by Sharlto Copley) is the main star of this short film.
Main character Wikus Van De Merwe (again played by Sharlto Copley) is the main star of this short film.
References
The Quatermass Xperiment (1955)
The transformation of Wikus's arm into a claw is reminiscent of a similar change to the arm of an astronaut after some kind of alien contact.
The transformation of Wikus's arm into a claw is reminiscent of a similar change to the arm of an astronaut after some kind of alien contact.
The Fly (1958)
In both films, the transformation begins with the left hand becoming a claw/pincer.
In both films, the transformation begins with the left hand becoming a claw/pincer.
Doctor Who (1963)
(TV Series)
'The Mutants', a 1972 Doctor Who serial, addresses the issue of Apartheid by telling a story about xenophobia and segregation with bug-like aliens, into which humans transform.
'The Mutants', a 1972 Doctor Who serial, addresses the issue of Apartheid by telling a story about xenophobia and segregation with bug-like aliens, into which humans transform.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
When the spaceship first begins moving, it blasts out a loud tone that causes window panes to crash.
When the spaceship first begins moving, it blasts out a loud tone that causes window panes to crash.
Enemy Mine (1985)
It is referenced.
It is referenced.
The Fly (1986)
The stages of Wikus's transformation are similar to those experienced by Seth Brundle: fingernails falling off, teeth falling out, vomiting up the creature's fluid, and pieces of his new body piercing his human flesh.
The stages of Wikus's transformation are similar to those experienced by Seth Brundle: fingernails falling off, teeth falling out, vomiting up the creature's fluid, and pieces of his new body piercing his human flesh.
Alien Nation (1988)
The idea of aliens not able to manage the technology of the space ship they were on, reaching the Earth for no special reason and then ghettoized is a big part in an 1988 movie, Alien Nation
The idea of aliens not able to manage the technology of the space ship they were on, reaching the Earth for no special reason and then ghettoized is a big part in an 1988 movie, Alien Nation
Referenced in
Movie Mob: The Mob Reviews: 'District 9' and 'The Time Traveler's Wife' (2009)
(TV Episode)
Reviewed
Reviewed
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: District 9/The Time Traveler's Wife/The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009)
(TV Episode)
Reviewed
Reviewed
Bum Reviews: District 9 (2009)
(TV Episode)
movie is reviewed
movie is reviewed
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.33 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Subject of a $3,000 question
Subject of a $3,000 question
Planet 51 (2009)
General Grawl orders that the extra-terrestrial (Baker) be taken to "Base 9." In "District 9," the extra-terrestrials are herded into an area called "District 9."
General Grawl orders that the extra-terrestrial (Baker) be taken to "Base 9." In "District 9," the extra-terrestrials are herded into an area called "District 9."
You Are Beautiful: Episode #1.14 (2009)
(TV Episode)
poster in theater
poster in theater
At the Movies: Summer Special 2009/10 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Margaret Pomeranz as being among her favourite movies of 2009.
Mentioned by Margaret Pomeranz as being among her favourite movies of 2009.
Richard Roeper & the Movies: Daybreakers (2010)
(TV Episode)
Roeper compares the low budget of "District 9" to "Daybreakers"
Roeper compares the low budget of "District 9" to "Daybreakers"
Parks and Recreation: The Set Up (2010)
(TV Episode)
Ann rents this movie to watch with Mark.
Ann rents this movie to watch with Mark.
The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2010)
(TV Special)
Clips shown when Nominated for a Catagory
Clips shown when Nominated for a Catagory
Saturday Night Live: Ashton Kutcher/Them Crooked Vultures (2010)
(TV Episode)
Listed as a Best Picture nominee in the "Access Hollywood" segment
Listed as a Best Picture nominee in the "Access Hollywood" segment
The Office: The Delivery: Part 1 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Kevin says, "I tried to bake a cake like that 'District 9' prawn thing."
Kevin says, "I tried to bake a cake like that 'District 9' prawn thing."
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.153 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "At the Ancient Roman Cineplex"
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "At the Ancient Roman Cineplex"
Kidnapping Miyabi (2010)
Poster on the wall
Poster on the wall
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The A-Team/The Karate Kid/Winter's Bone (2010)
(TV Episode)
Ben Mankiewicz mentions Sharlto Copley's role
Ben Mankiewicz mentions Sharlto Copley's role
Mondo Supernatural (2010)
(Video)
As well as the whole film being presented in a faux documentary form involving science-fiction/horror elements, the principal's opening lines after the main titles and his opening shot fiddling with the microphone mimics some of the opening scenes from District 9.
As well as the whole film being presented in a faux documentary form involving science-fiction/horror elements, the principal's opening lines after the main titles and his opening shot fiddling with the microphone mimics some of the opening scenes from District 9.
Mad: Are You Karate Kidding Me?/The Fresh Prawn of Bel-Air (2011)
(TV Episode)
Aliens from the movie appear in the "Fresh Prawn of Bel Air" skit.
Aliens from the movie appear in the "Fresh Prawn of Bel Air" skit.
Game One: Rage, Might & Magic: Heroes 6 (2011)
(TV Episode)
During the 'Halo' movie news, there is some talk about 'District 9', due to the original director being laid off and then doing District 9.
During the 'Halo' movie news, there is some talk about 'District 9', due to the original director being laid off and then doing District 9.
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2011)
The film is discussed.
The film is discussed.
Age of Deceit: Fallen Angels and the New World Order (2012)
(Video)
Poster is seen
Poster is seen
Movie Nights: Hell Comes to Frogtown (2012)
(TV Episode)
"Forget District 9..."
"Forget District 9..."
End Roll (2012)
DVD is shown.
DVD is shown.
Region (2012)
(Short)
Steve says "I have seen District 9"
Steve says "I have seen District 9"
Nostalgia Critic: To Boldly Flee: Part II (2012)
(TV Episode)
at one point, Mickey says he's an agent from District 9.
at one point, Mickey says he's an agent from District 9.
The Neighbors: Journey to the Center of the Mall (2012)
(TV Episode)
The characters discuss the similarity of their living situation to the plot of 'District 9 (2009)' over breakfast.
The characters discuss the similarity of their living situation to the plot of 'District 9 (2009)' over breakfast.
The Rep (2012)
There's a poster of it in a movie theatre.
There's a poster of it in a movie theatre.
Something You Can't Find (2012)
One of the notebook pages is a District 9 fan-fiction story. "MNU" is visible in the writing. "D9" is also written on the corner of a paper in the opening section.
One of the notebook pages is a District 9 fan-fiction story. "MNU" is visible in the writing. "D9" is also written on the corner of a paper in the opening section.
StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm (2013)
(Video Game)
Map titled "District 10"
Map titled "District 10"
Elysium (2013)
Some characters wield Vektor R4 assault rifles, a rifle used exclusively by South African military forces, and heavily featured in District 9.
Some characters wield Vektor R4 assault rifles, a rifle used exclusively by South African military forces, and heavily featured in District 9.
The Hidden Hand: Alien Contact and the Government Cover-Up (2013)
Poster shown and credited.
Poster shown and credited.
Programa do Jô: Episode dated 5 September 2013 (2013)
(TV Episode)
film mentioned
film mentioned
The Crazy Ones: Outbreak (2014)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
Half in the Bag: Deliver Us from Evil, Edge of Tomorrow, and Transformers 4 (2014)
(TV Episode)
title is mentioned
title is mentioned
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Sigourney Weaver/Andy Cohen/Ella Henderson (2015)
(TV Episode)
Sigourney Weaver mentions the movie for which Neill Blomkamp is known
Sigourney Weaver mentions the movie for which Neill Blomkamp is known
Chappie (2015)
The "District 9" Crimelord who ate prawns to extend his life was in "Chappie", too. And Ninja's body armor displays the same emblem as used by MNU security forces in District 9. Also, the name Tetravaal can be seen on a wall when Wikus and Christopher enter in the MNU laboratories to steal the mothership fuel.
The "District 9" Crimelord who ate prawns to extend his life was in "Chappie", too. And Ninja's body armor displays the same emblem as used by MNU security forces in District 9. Also, the name Tetravaal can be seen on a wall when Wikus and Christopher enter in the MNU laboratories to steal the mothership fuel.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Hugh Jackman/Tiffani Thiessen/Hozier (2015)
(TV Episode)
Jimmy and Hugh Jackman mention the previous film by Jackman's director on Chappie
Jimmy and Hugh Jackman mention the previous film by Jackman's director on Chappie
Half in the Bag: Chappie (2015)
(TV Episode)
title is mentioned
title is mentioned
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached (2015)
(TV Movie)
Title mentioned by Reggie while handling a prop at Weta Workshop.
Title mentioned by Reggie while handling a prop at Weta Workshop.
The Simpsons: Let's Go Fly a Coot (2015)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in Homer's list of dystopian movies.
Mentioned in Homer's list of dystopian movies.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Sci-Fi Movie Posters (2015)
(TV Episode)
The poster for District 9 gets an honorable mention.
The poster for District 9 gets an honorable mention.
Idle Killer (2015)
(Video Game)
Referenced in the name of an upgrade.
Referenced in the name of an upgrade.
Loose Canon: Oscar Bait: A History (2016)
(TV Episode)
Poster shown.
Poster shown.
Acoustic Signatures: The Sound Design of 'Arrival' (2017)
(Video)
Mentioned in connection with Dave Whitehead.
Mentioned in connection with Dave Whitehead.
Vedro: Family Tree (2017)
(TV Episode)
DVD in Alfred Bergman's collection.
DVD in Alfred Bergman's collection.
PWN: Series That Need to Die: PWN #14 (2017)
(TV Episode)
The alien ship from the film is seen
The alien ship from the film is seen
Midnight Screenings: Bright (2017)
(TV Episode)
Brad and Brian mention it.
Brad and Brian mention it.
Cargo: Cast and Crew Q&A (2018)
(Short)
Mentioned as an inspiration for 'Cargo'.
Mentioned as an inspiration for 'Cargo'.
Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar: Rick & Roll Trip (2019)
(TV Episode)
Rick mentions the film when talking about props
Rick mentions the film when talking about props
Featured in
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Wolverine/Ghosts of Girlfriends Past/Battle for Terra (2009)
(TV Episode)
Trailer Shown
Trailer Shown
Troldspejlet: Episode #42.2 (2009)
(TV Episode)
reviewed + footage used
reviewed + footage used
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Inglourious Basterds/Post Grad/World's Greatest Dad (2009)
(TV Episode)
Reviewed in Haiku form, clips shown in background
Reviewed in Haiku form, clips shown in background
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Rotten Tomatoes Show Year Endies (2009)
(TV Episode)
Recieves multiple nominations and awards
Recieves multiple nominations and awards
Alien Generation: The Visual Effects of 'District 9' (2009)
(Video)
Clips shown
Clips shown
Conception and Design: Creating the World of 'District 9' (2009)
(Video)
Clips shown
Clips shown
Innovation: The Acting and Improvisation of 'District 9' (2009)
(Video)
Clips shown
Clips shown
Metamorphosis: The Transformation of Wikus (2009)
(Video)
Clips shown
Clips shown
The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log (2009)
(Video)
Clips shown
Clips shown
Joburg from Above: Satellite and Schematics of the World of 'District 9' (2009)
(Video)
Clips shown
Clips shown
'District 9': Comic-Con Extravaganza (2009)
(Video)
Clips shown
Clips shown
The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2010)
(TV Special)
Clips shown
Clips shown
At the Movies: Episode #7.1 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown when it is revealed that this movie came in at No. 4 in a viewers' poll on the top 10 movies of 2009.
Clips shown when it is revealed that this movie came in at No. 4 in a viewers' poll on the top 10 movies of 2009.
Richard Roeper & the Movies: RR's Oscar Predictions: Best Picture (2010)
(TV Episode)
Footage shown as Roeper discusses the movie's Best Picture chances
Footage shown as Roeper discusses the movie's Best Picture chances
The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (2010)
(TV Special)
Nominee Clips
Nominee Clips
Maltin on Movies: Secretariat (2010)
(TV Episode)
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Scream Awards 2010 (2010)
(TV Special)
Clips featured.
Clips featured.
Cinemassacre's Top 10 Worst Movie Cliches (2010)
(Short)
A clip is shown.
A clip is shown.
Hollywood's Top Ten: Best of the Decade (2011)
(TV Episode)
Runner-up for the user poll of the best movies of 2001-2010
Runner-up for the user poll of the best movies of 2001-2010
WatchMojo: Top 10 Alien Invasion Movies (2011)
(TV Episode)
District 9 is #4.
District 9 is #4.
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2011)
Footage shown.
Footage shown.
Great Movie Mistakes III: Not in 3D (2011)
(TV Movie)
Clips shown
Clips shown
The Nostalgia Chick: Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, Part 1 (2013)
(TV Episode)
also adapted by Peter Jackson
also adapted by Peter Jackson
WatchMojo: Top 10 Sci-Fi Weapons (2013)
(TV Episode)
The Arc Gun is #7.
The Arc Gun is #7.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Evil Movie Corporations (2013)
(TV Episode)
Multi-National United is #3.
Multi-National United is #3.
Smashing UK Top 10: Top 10 International Films (2013)
(TV Episode)
Clips
Clips
Brows Held High: Yeelen (2013)
(TV Episode)
An African film that not about "a white guy."
An African film that not about "a white guy."
WatchMojo: Top 10 Sleeper Hit Movies (2014)
(TV Episode)
District 9 gets an honorable mention.
District 9 gets an honorable mention.
The Real History of Science Fiction: Invasion (2014)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown
Clips shown
WatchMojo: Top 10 Sci-Fi Movies of the 2000s (2014)
(TV Episode)
District 9 is #4.
District 9 is #4.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Robot Suits in Movies (2015)
(TV Episode)
The Bio-Suit is #3.
The Bio-Suit is #3.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies with Excessive Swearing (EXPLICIT) (2015)
(TV Episode)
District 9 gets an honorable mention.
District 9 gets an honorable mention.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies That Exceeded Expectations (2015)
(TV Episode)
District 9 is #1.
District 9 is #1.
I Hate Everything: the Search for the Worst: Laserblast (2016)
(TV Episode)
Alex Bolton alludes to it. Also, poster and footage of this movie are shown.
Alex Bolton alludes to it. Also, poster and footage of this movie are shown.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies That Should Have a Sequel (2016)
(TV Episode)
District 9 is #9.
District 9 is #9.
Nostalgia Critic: Is Weird the New Brilliant? (2016)
(TV Episode)
Critic says this film failed at being subtly brilliant
Critic says this film failed at being subtly brilliant
WatchMojo: Top 10 First Contact Movies (2016)
(TV Episode)
District 9 is #6.
District 9 is #6.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Epic Final Battles in Sci-Fi Movies (2017)
(TV Episode)
The final battle between Wikus and Ventner is #10.
The final battle between Wikus and Ventner is #10.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Most Violent Sci-Fi Movies (2017)
(TV Episode)
District 9 is #9.
District 9 is #9.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies Inspired by Video Games (2017)
(TV Episode)
District 9 is #7.
District 9 is #7.
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction: Alien Life (2018)
(TV Episode)
Clips are shown.
Clips are shown.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Action Movies That Should Have a Sequel (2018)
(TV Episode)
District 9 is #5.
District 9 is #5.
WatchMojo: Top Worst Ways to Die in Science Fiction Movies (2019)
(TV Episode)
Getting Obliterated by an ARC Gun gets an honorable mention.
Getting Obliterated by an ARC Gun gets an honorable mention.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Modern Sci-Fi Movies That Will Be Future Classics (2019)
(TV Episode)
District 9 is #8.
District 9 is #8.
Spoofed in
District 69 (2010)
(Short)
Created for a film spoof event
Created for a film spoof event
District 10 (2010)
(Short)
Parody
Parody
How It Should Have Ended: How District 9 Should Have Ended (2011)
(TV Episode)
Alternate Ending parody
Alternate Ending parody
The Simpsons: Holidays of Future Passed (2011)
(TV Episode)
In the future, Bart drives through District 9, followed by District 10 - where the extraterrestrials are treated very nicely.
In the future, Bart drives through District 9, followed by District 10 - where the extraterrestrials are treated very nicely.
