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Elysium Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 21, 2013

Elysium

Release Date: Friday, August 9, 2013 Theaters

Director: Neill Blomkamp

Starring: Sharlto Copley Matt Damon Jodie Foster Wagner Moura William Fichtner

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  • 4 / 5
69% 31%

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
In the year 2159 two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes (Jodie Foster), a hard line government official will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium. That doesn't stop the people of Earth from trying to get in, by any means they can. When unlucky Max (Matt Damon) is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a daunting mission that if successful will not only save his life, but could bring equality to these polarized worlds.
Cited as official plot version from sonypictures.com
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Top Cast

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Crew Behind the Film

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The film's director Neill Blomkamp last directed Gran Turismo and Demonic. The film's writer Neill Blomkamp last wrote Demonic and Greenland.

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Producers
Bill Block
Neill Blomkamp
Simon Kinberg

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
R Restricted for strong bloody violence and language throughout
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
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Also known as
Baja Dunes

Language
English

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Release Dates

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Elysium was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 9, 2013. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including Disney's Planes, We're the Millers and Lovelace.

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