
In the year 2154, there are two classes of people: the very rich living on a clean, man-made space station called Elysium and the rest of us living on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. A ruthless government official, the ambitious Secretary of Defense Delacourt, will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of Elysium's citizens. When underdog Max is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a challenging mission that, if successful, will not only save his life, but could lead to equality between these polarized worlds.