District 9 vs Ultraman: Rising
Ultraman: Rising has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for District 9). District 9 is the shorter watch at 1h 52m compared with 1h 57m. District 9 is the older of the two (2009 against 2024). Both are science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| District 9 | Ultraman: Rising | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 52m | 1h 57m |
| Genres | Science Fiction | Action, Animation, Family, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Neill Blomkamp | Shannon Tindle |
| Main cast | John Sumner, Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt, Robert Hobbs | Christopher Sean, Julia Kato, Keone Young, François Chau, Artt Butler |
Synopsis
District 9
Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can…
Ultraman: Rising
A star athlete reluctantly returns home to take over his father's duties as Ultraman, shielding Tokyo from giant monsters as he becomes a legendary hero.
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