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The Day the Earth Stood Still
“From out of space...A warning and an ultimatum.”
7.5 / 10• 1951• 1h 32m•G• 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
Klaatu / Mr. Carpenter
Lead
Patricia Neal
Helen Benson
Billy Gray
Bobby Benson
Sam Jaffe
Prof. Jacob Barnhardt
Hugh Marlowe
Tom Stevens
Lock Martin
Gort
Freeman Lusk
General Cutler
Edith Evanson
Mrs. Crockett
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Wise's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Day the Earth Stood Still is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
