The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

We thought the Earth was ours. We were wrong.

• Drama
• Science Fiction
• Thriller

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.

Rating

5.7 / 10 (3,921 votes)

Release date

December 10, 2008

Runtime

1h 44m

Language

English

Director

Scott Derrickson

Status

Released