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The Day the Earth Stood Still

PG-13
Movie
2008
1h 44m
English
Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
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.
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5.3
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The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) on IMDb
CRITIC SCORE
31

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Jennifer Connelly
Helen Benson
Jaden Smith
Jacob Benson
Jon Hamm
Michael Granier
Kathy Bates
Regina Jackson
John Cleese
Professor Barnhardt
Kyle Chandler
John Driscoll
John Rothman
Dr. Myron
Juan Riedinger
William Kwan
Kurt Max Runte
Civil Engineer
Richard Keats
Helicopter Scientist #1
Bill Mondy
Helicopter Scientist #2
Judith Maxie
Helicopter Scientist #3
Directed By: Scott Derrickson
Written By: David Scarpa (Screenplay)

Featured Comments/Tips

sliderbob says...
12 years ago
Good movie..why the bad reviews? Critics don't know jack.
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scholarsarena says...
11 years ago
Probably thought it would be something else, especially after having read the book. Disappointed that it wasn't the same story, though this one wasn't that bad. I do think that the original story would have been a better one, if adapted. To each his own though.
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Mr. Sackamano says...
one year ago
I'm a sucker for sci-fi and the potential for the end of the human race so I'm in
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d2freak says...
11 months ago
So much wasted potential here.
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Featured User Reviews

Wuchak
5 years ago
***Intriguing, Spiritual, Insightful, Moving***

"The Day the Earth Stood Still" (2008) is an intriguing, powerful and even moving modern sci-fi blockbuster. I particularly like the symbolism: Klaatu=Christ, GORT=YaHWeH, as well as the numerous biblical references: Noah's Ark, the death plague, hu More
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