Rob
Terrible remake, original vastly superior
Reviewed on August 10, 2015
The Day the Earth Stood Still(2008)
We thought the Earth was ours. We were wrong.
5.7(3,872)1h 44m2008-12-10
DramaScience FictionThriller
The Day the Earth Stood Still Synopsis
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.
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) is a drama, science fiction and thriller film directed by Scott Derrickson, released on December 10, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith and Jon Hamm. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 3,872 ratings.
- Director:
- Scott Derrickson
- Writers:
- David Scarpa, Harry Bates
- Producers:
- Erwin Stoff, Paul Harris Boardman, Gregory Goodman
- Cinematographer:
- David Tattersall
- Composer:
- Tyler Bates
- Production:
- Dune Entertainment III, Earth Canada Productions, Hammerhead Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $80,000,000
- Revenue:
- $233,093,859
- Status:
- Released
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) Trailer
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The Day the Earth Stood Still Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keanu Reeves
as Klaatu
Jennifer Connelly
as Helen Benson
Jaden Smith
as Jacob Benson
Jon Hamm
as Michael Granier
Kathy Bates
as Regina Jackson
John Cleese
as Professor Barnhardt
Kyle Chandler
as John Driscoll
Robert Knepper
as Colonel
Brandon T. Jackson
as Target Tech
James Hong
as Mr. Wu
Jake McLaughlin
as Soldier
John Rothman
as Dr. Myron
Key crew
Directed by Scott Derrickson, written by David Scarpa and Harry Bates, produced by Erwin Stoff, Paul Harris Boardman and Gregory Goodman.
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The Day the Earth Stood Still Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 3,872 ratings.
Wuchak
8/10***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, human beings trying to put God in a box literally, the sacrificial nature of agape love, etc. In other words, the film…
Reviewed on November 28, 2019
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The Day the Earth Stood Still – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Day the Earth Stood Still online?
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The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and AMC, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Day the Earth Stood Still?
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The main cast of The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) includes Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm and Kathy Bates. The film was directed by Scott Derrickson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Day the Earth Stood Still released?
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The Day the Earth Stood Still was released on December 10, 2008 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Day the Earth Stood Still worth watching?
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The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 3,872 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, science fiction and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Day the Earth Stood Still?
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