9 is a 2009 dark animated science fiction film directed by Shane Acker. The story takes place in a scary world after a big war between humans and machines. All people are gone. The main heroes are tiny puppets made of cloth called stitchpunks. A puppet named 9 wakes up and must help his friends fight the evil machines to save what is left of the world. Quick Movie Facts Director: Shane Acker Producers: Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov Main Voice Actor: Elijah Wood voices the character 9 Running Time: 79 minutes Release Date: September 9, 2009 (09/09/09) Where to Watch 9 (2009) – IMDb