Elysium Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

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

R Drama N/A

4.02 / 5.0

69% WILL SEE 31% WON'T SEE

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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.

Drama Sci-Fi

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Who stars in Elysium – Cast List

Sharlto Copley
... Kruger

Maleficent, Monkey Man
Matt Damon
... Max

The RIP, The Odyssey
Jodie Foster
... Secretary Rhodes

A Private Life, Carnage
W
Wagner Moura
... Villain

The Secret Agent, Civil War
W
William Fichtner
Cold Brook, The Sound
Diego Luna
... Julio

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Kiss of the Spider Woman
M
Michael Shanks
Alice Braga
The Shack, Ardor
T
Talisa Soto
Ecks vs. Sever
C
Carly Pope
S.W.A.T.: Firefight, The Itty Bitty Titty Committee

Who is making Elysium – Crew List

A look at Elysium behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Neill Blomkamp last helmed Gran Turismo and Demonic. The film's writer Neill Blomkamp last penned 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

Production – What we know about the Elysium

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2013

Completed

Changed Elysium movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2011

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Apr 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Oct 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

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

Elysium Trailers and Clips

Elysium

Theatrical Trailer

Elysium Release Date: When was the film released?

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