

9
“When our world ended, their mission began.”
Overview
When 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good.
Top Cast

Elijah Wood
#9 (voice)

Christopher Plummer
#1 (voice)

Martin Landau
#2 (voice)

John C. Reilly
#5 (voice)

Crispin Glover
#6 (voice)

Jennifer Connelly
#7 (voice)

Fred Tatasciore
#8 / Radio Announcer (voice)

Alan Oppenheimer
Scientist (voice)

Tom Kane
Dictator (voice)

Helen Wilson
Newscaster (voice)
Themes & Keywords
About 9
9 is a action, adventure, animation, science fiction, thriller film released in 2009 exploring themes of friendship, man vs machine, hope, dystopia, post-apocalyptic future, steampunk. Directed by Shane Acker, it stars Elijah Wood, Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau. When 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good.
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