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 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 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.