district 9 is a 2009 science fiction thriller movie directed by neill blomkamp. it was written by blomkamp and terri tatchell, and produced by peter jackson and carolynne cunningham. the movie stars sharlto copley, jason cope, and david james. the movie won the 2010 saturn award for best international movie, which is awarded by the academy of science fiction, fantasy &amp; horror films, and was nominated for four academy awards in 2010, including best picture, best adapted screenplay, best visual effects, and best editing.