Alive in Joburg (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2005, Alive in Joburg is a science fiction film directed by Neill Blomkamp, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary-style short film about the arrival of an alien spaceship over Johannesburg, South Africa.
Who’s in it. Alive in Joburg stars Dawie Ackermann as Afrikaans Professor, Jason Cope as UN Official / Alien, Sharlto Copley as Sniper and Braam Greyling as Cop 1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Alive in Joburg has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alive in Joburg page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alive in Joburg tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alive in Joburg (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alive in Joburg change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alive in Joburg worth watching?
- Alive in Joburg holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alive in Joburg?
- Alive in Joburg stars Dawie Ackermann, Jason Cope, Sharlto Copley, Braam Greyling and Godfrey Seome.
- When was Alive in Joburg released?
- Alive in Joburg was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.