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The Day the Earth Stood Still Movie (1951): Where to watch and stream online

Q: Where can I stream The Day the Earth Stood Still?

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The Day the Earth Stood Still

Drama Sci-Fi Thriller

1951, Movie, 1h 32min

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

"The Day the Earth Stood Still" — drama, sci-fi and thriller movie produced in USA and released in 1951. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.7 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 32min. "The Day the Earth Stood Still" is currently available to stream on Cultpix and for rent and to buy on Apple TV, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Reviews

Kasper Løvborg

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Klaatu barada nikto. Enough said.

4 years ago

Critic Helen O'Hara

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...is sufficiently different to stand alone and just as relevant in its concerns – as well as succeeding (arguably better) as a thriller.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Keith Phipps

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The story skimps on the subtlety, but Klaatu compensates by wearing a look of paternal disappointment that suggests the cosmos knows we could do better if we tried a little harder.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Kim Newman

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This 1951 classic is memorable for the iconic image of the flying saucer on the White House lawn...

Read full review at Empire

Frequently asked questions

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"The Day the Earth Stood Still" is a classic sci-fi film that follows the story of Klaatu, an alien who lands on Earth with a message of peace and warning for humanity. After being shot and wounded by nervous soldiers, Klaatu escapes from the hospital and takes on a human disguise to better understand human nature. He befriends a young widow and her son, and learns about humanity's capacity for both good and evil. Meanwhile, Klaatu's robot companion, Gort, is left guarding the spaceship. When Klaatu reveals his true identity to the world, he delivers a powerful warning about the dangers of nuclear weapons and the importance of peaceful coexistence among nations. With a mix of drama, suspense, and action, "The Day the Earth Stood Still" is a thought-provoking film that continues to resonate with audiences today.

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You can stream The Day the Earth Stood Still on: Cultpix Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home