9 (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2009, 9 is an action, thriller, adventure and animation film directed by Shane Acker, running about 79 minutes. “When our world ended, their mission began.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. 9 stars Elijah Wood as 9 (voice), John C. Reilly as 5 (voice), Jennifer Connelly as 7 (voice) and Christopher Plummer as 1 (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, 9 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $48.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 9 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 9 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 9 (2009)?
- In US, 9 is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 9 worth watching?
- 9 holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 9?
- 9 stars Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer and Crispin Glover.
- When was 9 released?
- 9 was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.