The Day the Earth Stood Still
"We thought the Earth was ours. We were wrong."
Originally released in 2008. The Day the Earth Stood Still is a drama/science fiction film. directed by Scott Derrickson.
Starring Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, and Jaden Smith
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3,626 votes)
Budget
$80M
Production budget
Box Office
$233.1M
2.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $80,000,000
- Revenue
- $233,093,859
Production Companies
- Dune Entertainment III
- Earth Canada Productions
- Hammerhead Productions
- 3 Arts Entertainment
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Day the Earth Stood Still about?
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 h...
Who directed The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The Day the Earth Stood Still was directed by Scott Derrickson.
How long is The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The Day the Earth Stood Still has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Day the Earth Stood Still released?
The Day the Earth Stood Still was released on December 10, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The main cast of The Day the Earth Stood Still includes Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm, Kathy Bates.
Is The Day the Earth Stood Still worth watching?
The Day the Earth Stood Still has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 3,626 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.