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The Day the Earth Stood Still
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The Day the Earth Stood Still

2008-12-10 · 104 min · ★ 5.7

Drama · 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.

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Directors
Scott Derrickson
Production companies
Dune Entertainment III, Earth Canada Productions, Hammerhead Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 80,000,000
Revenue
USD 233,093,859

Top Cast

Keanu ReevesKeanu ReevesKlaatu
Jennifer ConnellyJennifer ConnellyHelen Benson
Jaden SmithJaden SmithJacob Benson
Jon HammJon HammMichael Granier
Kathy BatesKathy BatesRegina Jackson
John CleeseJohn CleeseProfessor Barnhardt
Kyle ChandlerKyle ChandlerJohn Driscoll
Robert KnepperRobert KnepperColonel
Brandon T. JacksonBrandon T. JacksonTarget Tech
James HongJames HongMr. Wu
Jake McLaughlinJake McLaughlinSoldier
John RothmanJohn RothmanDr. Myron
Sunita PrasadSunita PrasadRouhani
Juan RiedingerJuan RiedingerWilliam Kwan
Sam GilroySam GilroyTom
Tanya ChampouxTanya ChampouxIsabel
Rukiya BernardRukiya BernardStudent
Mousa KraishMousa KraishYusef
J.C. MacKenzieJ.C. MacKenzieGrossman
Kurt Max RunteKurt Max RunteCivil Engineer

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