Elysium Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Dec. 21, 2013

Elysium

Release Date: Friday, August 9, 2013 Nationwide

Simon Kinberg, Matt Damon, William Fichtner, Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga, Neill Blomkamp, Talisa Soto, Diego Luna, Jodie Foster, Wagner Moura, Bill Block, Carly Pope, Michael Shanks

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Plot

What's the story about?

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

The lead cast starring in Elysium.

Sharlto Copley
... Kruger

Beast, Boy Kills World
Matt Damon
... Max

Christopher Nolan Next Movie, Interstellar
Jodie Foster
... Secretary Rhodes

Inside Man, Hotel Artemis
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Wagner Moura
... Villain

Civil War, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
W
William Fichtner
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Longest Yard
Diego Luna
... Julio

DC League of Super-Pets, Kiss of the Spider Woman
M
Michael Shanks
Alice Braga
The Suicide Squad, Soul (re-release)
T
Talisa Soto
Ecks vs. Sever
C
Carly Pope
Demonic, Life Is Hot in Cracktown

Crew Behind the Film

The Elysium behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

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

Director: Neill Blomkamp
Screenwriter: Neill Blomkamp
Producers: Bill Block
Neill Blomkamp
Simon Kinberg

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Columbia Pictures; Media Rights Capital; QED International

Additional Information

MPA Rating: R Restricted for strong bloody violence and language throughout
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Baja Dunes
Language: English

All Trailers

Official Elysium movie trailers and clips.

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Elysium Theatrical Trailer

Production Details

What we know about the Elysium movie production.

Production Updates

Aug 2013

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Jun 2012

Post-Production

The film was tagged as Post-Production.

Aug 2011

Production

The film was tagged as Production.

Apr 2011

Pre-Production

The film was tagged as Pre-Production.

Oct 2009

Development

The film was tagged as Development.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

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

Movie Theaters

2013-08-09 Nationwide

United States

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