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Elysium
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Neill Blomkamp. With Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley.
6.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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 overpopulate…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Elysium.
MoviHero lists August 7, 2013 as the release date for Elysium. Neill Blomkamp is the listed director. The listed cast includes Matt Damon as Max, Jodie Foster as Delacourt, Sharlto Copley as Kruger, Diego Luna as Julio. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 7, 2013
GenresDrama · Science Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime1h 49m
DirectorNeill Blomkamp
CastMatt Damon as Max, Jodie Foster as Delacourt, Sharlto Copley as Kruger, Diego Luna as Julio
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Elysium right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Elysium runs 1h 49m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.5/10 from 9,931 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Wow... Where do I begin? I just got back from the cinema and I can still feel the adrenaline rushing through me. I was already…”
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“If you want an action movie, this one really rocks.”
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“Parece que fuera el sino de la tierra y de los hombres, situacion que es posible observar a traves de la historia universal.”
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“A little heavy-handed at times with the social commentary though that's Neil Blomkamp's thing with all his movies at this point, however still was entertained…”
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“At least Neill Blomkamp looks like he was able to recycle some of his “District 9” sets for this sci-Fi adventure, but unfortunately that wasn’t…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Kruger, do you read me?”
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