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

From out of space...A warning and an ultimatum.

7.5 / 10 1951 1h 32mG English
Science FictionThrillerDrama

Storyline

An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.

Cast & Crew

Michael Rennie

Michael Rennie

Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter

Lead
Patricia Neal

Patricia Neal

Helen Benson

Billy Gray

Billy Gray

Bobby Benson

Sam Jaffe

Sam Jaffe

Prof. Jacob Barnhardt

Hugh Marlowe

Hugh Marlowe

Tom Stevens

Lock Martin

Lock Martin

Gort

Freeman Lusk

Freeman Lusk

General Cutler

Edith Evanson

Edith Evanson

Mrs. Crockett, landlady

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Wise's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. The Day the Earth Stood Still is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker