Elysium is a 2013 American
science fiction action thriller film produced, written and directed by
Neill Blomkamp. It stars
Matt Damon,
Jodie Foster,
Alice Braga and
Sharlto Copley. The film takes place on both a ravaged
Earth, and a luxurious
space habitat (
Stanford torus design) called Elysium. It explores political and sociological themes such as immigration,
overpopulation,
health care,
exploitation, the justice system, and
social class issues. The film was released on , 2013 by
TriStar Pictures, in both conventional and
IMAX Digital theaters. It was a commercial success and received generally positive reviews from critics, even though many considered it a disappointment after Blomkamp's first film
District 9.
Elysium was released on DVD and Blu-ray discs in Region 1 on December 17, 2013.