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9 (2009)

Film · 1h 19m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Gritty animated figures navigate a desolate, machine-ridden world, fighting for survival with measured, desperate courage.

A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Peacock.

9 parents guide

Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
Several
More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is 9 scary?
Only a little. 9 has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is 9?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is 9 rated, and is it OK for kids?
Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with strong violence and several jump scares.

What is 9 about?

When 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.

Cast and crew

Directed byShane Acker
StarringElijah Wood, Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau, John C. Reilly, Crispin Glover, Jennifer Connelly

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