Elysium
“He can save us all.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-09
Top Cast
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Matt Damon
Max
Jodie Foster
Delacourt
Sharlto Copley
Kruger
Diego Luna
Julio
Wagner Moura
Spider
Alice Braga
Frey
William Fichtner
John Carlyle
Jose Pablo Cantillo
Sandro
Faran Tahir
President Patel
Maxwell Perry Cotton
Young Max
Brandon Auret
Drake
Josh Blacker
Crowe
Emma Tremblay
Matilda
Adrian Holmes
Manuel
Jared Keeso
Rico
Michael Shanks
CCB Agent
Carly Pope
CCB Agent
Ona Grauer
CCB Agent
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 17, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$115M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$286.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.49x
+$171.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neill Blomkamp
- Screenplay & Story
- Neill Blomkamp
- Original Score
- Ryan Amon
- Original Title
- Elysium
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $115M
- Worldwide Gross
- $286.1M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, MRC, QED International, Alphacore, Genre Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neill Blomkamp
Neill Blomkamp
Ryan Amon
Trent Opaloch, Mannie Ferreira
Julian Clarke, Lee Smith
Simon Kinberg, Sue Baden-Powell, Bill Block, Neill Blomkamp
Department Leadership Roster
Neill Blomkamp
Director
Neill Blomkamp
Writer
Simon Kinberg
Producer
Ryan Amon
Original Music Composer
Trent Opaloch
Director of Photography
Julian Clarke
Editor
April Ferry
Costume Design
Giorgio Armani
Costume Design
Philip Ivey
Production Design
Mark Breakspear
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jonathan Harb
Visual Effects Supervisor
Peter Muyzers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Erik Nordby
Visual Effects Supervisor
Stephen Pepper
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mike Mitchell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elysium
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Elysium?
Elysium was directed by Neill Blomkamp.
Who stars in Elysium?
The principal cast of Elysium includes Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Diego Luna, Wagner Moura.
When was Elysium released and how long is it?
Elysium was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Elysium?
Elysium had a reported production budget of $115M and grossed $286.1M at the worldwide box office (2.49 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Elysium?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elysium was composed by Ryan Amon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Elysium?
Elysium holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).