Official movie poster for Elysium (2013), a science fiction action film

Elysium(2013)

He can save us all.

6.5(9,795)1h 49m2013-08-07
Science FictionActionDramaThriller

Elysium Synopsis

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.

Elysium (2013) is a science fiction, action, drama and thriller film directed by Neill Blomkamp, released on August 7, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley and Diego Luna. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 9,795 ratings.

Director:
Neill Blomkamp
Writers:
Neill Blomkamp
Producers:
Simon Kinberg, Neill Blomkamp, Bill Block
Cinematographer:
Trent Opaloch
Composer:
Ryan Amon
Production:
TriStar Pictures, MRC, QED International, Alphacore, Genre Films
Budget:
$115,000,000
Revenue:
$286,140,700
Status:
Released

Elysium (2013) Trailer

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Elysium Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 9,795 ratings.

CGGB

Parece que fuera el sino de la tierra y de los hombres, situacion que es posible observar a traves de la historia universal. Pero no seria posible hacer una película que muestre lo contrario? sería una lección o un modelo para todos en un mundo tan convulsionado?

Reviewed on August 26, 2013

Andres Gomez

7/10

If you want an action movie, this one really rocks. There are some unneeded clichés but, all in all, is quite an enjoying journey. In addition, Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and, remarkably, Sharlto Copley perform at great level.

Reviewed on September 3, 2013

DoryDarko

10/10

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 a huge fan of director Neill Blomkamp's previous effort, District 9, so my expectations were running pretty high. And for once, I was not disappointed. No, I got even more than I could have hoped for. Elysium is a terrific film. Plain and simple. The story is fairly simple, which I consider…

Reviewed on February 21, 2017

JPV852

8/10

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 throughout, the effects were mostly good (a few shots were a bit iffy) and Matt Damon is good in the lead. Didn't exactly land the emotional impact they were going for in the end but still was enjoyed this quite a bit and think it's actually better than…

Reviewed on February 11, 2021

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Elysium – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Elysium online?

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Elysium (2013) is available to stream on Netflix and fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Elysium?

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The main cast of Elysium (2013) includes Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Diego Luna and Wagner Moura. The film was directed by Neill Blomkamp. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Elysium released?

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Elysium was released on August 7, 2013 and runs for 1h 49m.

Is Elysium worth watching?

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Elysium (2013) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 9,795 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Elysium?

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