The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

Overview

A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate change, Klaatu comes to Earth to assess whether humanity can prevent the environmental damage they have inflicted on their own planet. When barred from speaking to the United Nations, he decides humankind shall be exterminated so the planet can survive.

Rated PG-13
🎭Drama
👽Science Fiction
🔪Thriller

Released

10th December 2008

14 years ago

Runtime

1 hour 44 minutes

Finishes at 2:17pm

Budget

$80,000,000 ($99,208,000 today)

Revenue $233,093,859

Artwork for The Day the Earth Stood Still

Directed by

Scott Derrickson

Written by

David Scarpa

Ratings and awards

2 wins & 5 nominations

5.5/10
20%
40%
56.03%
61%
46%

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The Day the Earth Stood Still

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