Elysium

Name: Elysium
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2013-08-07
Cast: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Diego Luna, Wagner Moura

2013 | 109 min | Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Serenity, start here.
The mood: Tense, mind-bending.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerStrong
$286 million worldwide on a $115 million budget; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 469K people sought it out in the past year