The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) Thriller Drama Sci-Fi Adventure

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Dec 12, 2008 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Adventure | Runtime 1h 44m
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The Day the Earth Stood Still Plot Synopsis:

Dr. Helen Benson is summoned to a military facility with several other scientists when an alien spacecraft of sorts arrives in New York City. Aboard is a human-like alien and a giant robot of immense size and power. The alien identifies himself as Klaatu and says he has come to save the Earth. The US military and political authorities see him as a threat however and decide to use so-called intensive interrogation techniques on him but Dr. Benson decides to facilitate his escape. When she learns exactly what he means when he says he is there to save the Earth, she tries to convince him to change his intentions.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: A remake of the 1951 classic science fiction film about an alien visitor and his giant robot counterpart who visit Earth.

Tagline: 12.12.08 is the Day the Earth Stood Still

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Official Trailer

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The Day the Earth Stood Still Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2008 (more 2008 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 104 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Directors: Scott Derrickson
Stars: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, John Cleese … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Dec 12, 2008
Box Office: $79,366,978
Awards: 2
Nominations: 5
Language: English, Mandarin
Country: United States, Canada
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Day the Earth Stood Still Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 12, 2008, Tubi: Oct 01, 2023
Writers: David Scarpa, Edmund H. North
Producers: Paul Harris Boardman, Gregory Goodman, Erwin Stoff, Marvin Towns Jr.
Editors: Wayne Wahrman
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