9

PG-13

Released Sep 9, 2009

1h 19m

Adventure

Fantasy

Sci-Fi

War

Animation

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Audience Score

When 9 (Elijah Wood) springs to life, it finds itself in a post-apocalyptic world where humans no longer exist, and the only signs of life are sentient rag dolls like itself and the machines that hunt them. Though it is the youngest of the group, 9 convinces comrades that the only way to survive against the machines is to stop hiding, go on the offensive, and find out why the machines want to destroy them. As 9 and the group learn, civilization hinges on their success or failure.

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Critics Consensus

Although its story is perhaps too familiar and less complex than some might wish, 9 is visually spectacular, and director Shane Acker's attention to detail succeeds in drawing viewers into the film's universe.

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Thomas Page McBee

Bitch Media

9 is a challenge to remember our roots... to not get caught in our beliefs or our politics or - most especially - become chained to the powers of our intellect alone.

Dec 22, 2020

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Chris Chang

Film Comment Magazine

The new version stays so true to the original you could describe it as a feature-length short-which is not the most staggering accomplishment.

Oct 20, 2014

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Giles Hardie

Sydney Morning Herald

Gorgeously animated, beautifully executed and incredibly imaginative, Shane Acker's 9 manages to nonetheless feel a little bit like something you've seen before.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 9, 2009

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Michael Leader

Den of Geek

With plenty of better animated films on offer this year, it is probably best to save time and money, and watch the short instead.

Rated: 2/5

May 7, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

By telling a story that could not be filmed in live-action, Acker makes animation the wonderfully unpredictable and visionary art form it should be. Too bad he doesn’t back up his glorious animation with an equally interesting story.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 4, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

If the story lacks in expected profoundness, the generally impressive character designs more than make up for it.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 28, 2020

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Audience Member

This is a movie I come back to on a regular basis. It's just one of those that sticks with you.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/03/24

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Levi S

Upon seeing the score, I thought I clicked on the wrong 9 but no! I will always have a special place in my heart for this movie the way it tells is post-apocalyptic story is in a very bold and new way compared to other movies at the time would probably tell it and I'm sad to say that in present day 2024 everyone has forgotten about this movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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Five Word R

Great story, characters, and setting!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/30/24

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Juan Pablo T

A totally underrated film, of course it is not perfect but it is better than many films of the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/24

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PokÃ© M

Very innovative with a unique storyline. A must watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/01/24

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Jorge R

I'm amazed what I saw, and I can tell why this movie was PG-13.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/29/24

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Synopsis

When 9 (Elijah Wood) springs to life, it finds itself in a post-apocalyptic world where humans no longer exist, and the only signs of life are sentient rag dolls like itself and the machines that hunt them. Though it is the youngest of the group, 9 convinces comrades that the only way to survive against the machines is to stop hiding, go on the offensive, and find out why the machines want to destroy them. As 9 and the group learn, civilization hinges on their success or failure.

Director: Shane Acker
Screenwriter: Pamela Pettler
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Jim Lemley, Timur Bekmambetov, Tim Burton Animation Co.
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Scary Images)
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, War, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 9, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.7M
Runtime: 1h 19m

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