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Elysium

2013Movie1 h 49 minR

63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic616.7Rotten Tomatoes64%58%

An epic, thrilling sci-fi movie about class and money and the future.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

He can save us all.

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.

Feels like

  • Dystopian Sci-Fi Action
  • Class Warfare Allegory
  • High-Octane Thriller
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Near-Future Technology
  • Social Inequality Critique
  • Cybernetic Body Horror
  • Neil Blomkamp Style
  • Mat Damon Vehicle

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Neill Blomkamp
Written by
Neill Blomkamp
Produced by
Neill Blomkamp, Simon Kinberg, Bill Block
Music by
Ryan Amon

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Facts

August 7, 2013 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
August 7, 2013
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$115 million
Box office
$286 million
Available in
119 countries

Tropes

The Worf Effect, Idiot Ball, Abnormal Ammo +9

  • The Worf Effect
  • Idiot Ball
  • Abnormal Ammo
  • Mundane Utility
  • Think of the Children!
  • Guns vs. Swords
  • Cranial Processing Unit
  • No Name Given
  • Robo-Speak
  • Dying Declaration of Love
  • Ludicrous Gibs
  • Mundane MacGuffin Person

12 of 182 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Elysium?"

Questions about Elysium

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Where can I stream Elysium?

NetflixfuboTV

In the United States, Elysium streams on Netflix and fuboTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 100 other countries.

Is Elysium worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Elysium plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Elysium use?

The Worf EffectIdiot BallAbnormal AmmoMundane UtilityThink of the Children!Guns vs. SwordsCranial Processing UnitNo Name GivenRobo-SpeakDying Declaration of LoveLudicrous GibsMundane MacGuffin Personand 170 more

TV Tropes lists 182 tropes for it, including The Worf Effect, Idiot Ball, and Abnormal Ammo.