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Elysium (2013)

R · 2013-08-07 · 1h 49m · EN
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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.

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Neill BlomkampDirector, Writer
Budget
$115M
Box office
$286.1M

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Top billed cast

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Matt DamonMatt DamonMaxJodie FosterJodie FosterDelacourtSharlto CopleySharlto CopleyKrugerDiego LunaDiego LunaJulioWagner MouraWagner MouraSpiderAlice BragaAlice BragaFreyWilliam FichtnerWilliam FichtnerJohn CarlyleJose Pablo CantilloJose Pablo CantilloSandroFaran TahirFaran TahirPresident PatelMaxwell Perry CottonMaxwell Perry CottonYoung MaxBrandon AuretBrandon AuretDrakeJosh BlackerJosh BlackerCrowe

Keywords

DystopiaFutureSpace stationClass conflict

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Thriller · DramaTheme affinityDystopia · Future · Space StationVisual styleSpace StationDialogue densityDramaPacingActionDirector preference51085

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Frequently asked questions about Elysium

What is Elysium 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.

How long is Elysium?

Elysium has a runtime of 109 minutes.