The Day the Earth Stood Still Movie (2008): Where to watch and stream online

The Day the Earth Stood Still

2008, Movie, 1h 44min

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.

"The Day the Earth Stood Still" — drama, thriller and sci-fi movie produced in Canada and USA and released in 2008. It has a mediocre rating on IMDb: 5.5 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 44min. "The Day the Earth Stood Still" is not currently available to stream in Singapore. Save it and we'll notify you when it's available! Make sure to turn on push notifications as well.

Country: Canada,United States

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Reviews

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 Angie Errigo

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This is a superbly crafted, landmark film which invested a much-derided - and frequently ludicrous - genre with a welcome degree of dignity and respectability.

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

Tanni M. Tarnak

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2 years ago

Frequently asked questions

What is The Day the Earth Stood Still about? Toggle content

A mysterious alien spacecraft lands in Central Park, New York City, sparking a global frenzy. The alien ambassador, Klaatu, emerges with a warning that humanity's destructive behavior threatens the planet's survival. Barred from addressing the United Nations, Klaatu takes matters into his own hands and demonstrates his power to save Earth... with or without humanity's cooperation. A scientist mother discovers Klaatu's true intentions and must choose between saving her son and saving humanity from extinction. This gripping sci-fi thriller explores the consequences of human actions on our planet's future.

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