The Day the Earth Stood Still
“We thought the Earth was ours. We were wrong.”
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.
Where to watch The Day the Earth Stood Still in United States
Can I watch The Day the Earth Stood Still in United States? The Day the Earth Stood Still isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Day the Earth Stood Still streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus, Channel 4 Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus, Mercado Play | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 2008 English-language drama, science fiction and thriller film directed by Scott Derrickson. The cast is led by Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 5.7/10 across 3800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Day the Earth Stood Still was produced by Dune Entertainment III, Earth Canada Productions, and Hammerhead Productions and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on December 10, 2008, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $80 million, it went on to gross $233 million worldwide.
- Director
- Scott Derrickson
- Writers
- David Scarpa
- Release date
- December 10, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Budget
- $80 million
- Box office
- $233 million
- Production
- Dune Entertainment III, Earth Canada Productions, Hammerhead Productions
The Day the Earth Stood Still cast & crew
The Day the Earth Stood Still was directed by Scott Derrickson and written by David Scarpa.
The cast features Keanu Reeves as Klaatu, Jennifer Connelly as Helen Benson, Jaden Smith as Jacob Benson, Jon Hamm as Michael Granier, Kathy Bates as Regina Jackson, and John Cleese as Professor Barnhardt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tyler Bates, cinematography is by David Tattersall, and it was produced by Paul Harris Boardman and Erwin Stoff.
Is The Day the Earth Stood Still worth watching?
The Day the Earth Stood Still holds an audience score of 5.7/10 from 3,836 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, science fiction, and thriller, The Day the Earth Stood Still is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Day the Earth Stood Still
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Cast of The Day the Earth Stood Still
Keanu Reeves
Klaatu
Jennifer Connelly
Helen Benson
Jaden Smith
Jacob Benson
Jon Hamm
Michael Granier
Kathy Bates
Regina Jackson
John Cleese
Professor Barnhardt
Kyle Chandler
John Driscoll
Robert Knepper
Colonel
Brandon T. Jackson
Target Tech
James Hong
Mr. Wu
Jake McLaughlin
Soldier
John Rothman
Dr. Myron
The Day the Earth Stood Still — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Day the Earth Stood Still in United States?
The Day the Earth Stood Still is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Day the Earth Stood Still in?
The Day the Earth Stood Still is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The Day the Earth Stood Still runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The Day the Earth Stood Still rated?
The Day the Earth Stood Still is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.7/10 audience score from 3,836 ratings.
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