The Day the Earth Stood Still
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- 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.
The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 2008 science fiction thriller about an alien visitor named Klaatu who arrives on Earth with a stark ultimatum: humanity must change its destructive ways or face extinction. Starring Keanu Reeves, this remake explores themes of environmental catastrophe and human survival through the lens of an extraterrestrial judge.
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Keanu ReevesKlaatu
Jennifer ConnellyHelen Benson
Jaden SmithJacob Benson
Jon HammMichael Granier
Kathy BatesRegina Jackson
John CleeseProfessor Barnhardt
Kyle ChandlerJohn Driscoll
Robert KnepperColonel
Brandon T. JacksonTarget Tech
James HongMr. Wu
Jake McLaughlinSoldier
John RothmanDr. Myron
Sunita PrasadRouhani
Juan RiedingerWilliam Kwan
Sam GilroyTom
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When was The Day the Earth Stood Still released?
The film was released on December 10, 2008.
What is the movie about?
An alien representative named Klaatu comes to Earth to determine whether humanity can stop the environmental damage it has caused. After being blocked from addressing the United Nations, he threatens to exterminate humankind to save the planet.
Is this an original film or a remake?
This is a remake of the 1951 classic science fiction film of the same name, reimagined with modern environmental themes.
Where can I watch it?
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