Elysium (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.5

Elysium poster

Released in 2013, Elysium is an action, thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Neill Blomkamp, running about 109 minutes.

What it’s about. 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, 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 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.

Who’s in it. Elysium stars Matt Damon as Max, Jodie Foster as Delacourt, Sharlto Copley as Kruger and Diego Luna as Julio, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Elysium has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $286.1M 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 Elysium page.

If you liked it. Fans of Elysium 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 Elysium (2013)?
In US, Elysium 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 Elysium worth watching?
Elysium holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Elysium?
Elysium stars Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Diego Luna and Wagner Moura.
When was Elysium released?
Elysium was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.