The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
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.
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- David Scarpa (Screenplay)
- Harry Bates (Original Story)
Themes
Alien Invasion and Human Resistance, Alien Encounter: First Contact and Mystery, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Confronting Anxiety and Fear, Government Corruption Exposed
Keywords
spacecraft, government, panic, extraterrestrial technology, ultimatum, evacuation, tank, alien, remake, ufo, end of the world, social commentary, giant robot, power outage, interrogation
Trailer
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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 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.
- Who directed The Day the Earth Stood Still?
- The Day the Earth Stood Still was directed by Scott Derrickson.
- Who stars in The Day the Earth Stood Still?
- The Day the Earth Stood Still stars Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm, Kathy Bates, John Cleese.
- How long is The Day the Earth Stood Still?
- The Day the Earth Stood Still has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Day the Earth Stood Still?
- The Day the Earth Stood Still is a Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Day the Earth Stood Still?
- The Day the Earth Stood Still had a budget of $80M.
- How much did The Day the Earth Stood Still gross?
- The Day the Earth Stood Still grossed $233M worldwide.
- Where was The Day the Earth Stood Still produced?
- The Day the Earth Stood Still was produced in Canada, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Day the Earth Stood Still?
- The themes of The Day the Earth Stood Still include: Alien Invasion and Human Resistance, Alien Encounter: First Contact and Mystery, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Confronting Anxiety and Fear, Government Corruption Exposed.