The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2008, The Day the Earth Stood Still is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Scott Derrickson, running about 104 minutes. “12.12.08 is the Day the Earth Stood Still” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Day the Earth Stood Still stars Keanu Reeves as Klaatu, Jennifer Connelly as Helen Benson, Jaden Smith as Jacob Benson and Kathy Bates as Regina Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Day the Earth Stood Still has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $233.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Day the Earth Stood Still page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Day the Earth Stood Still tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)?
- In US, The Day the Earth Stood Still is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Day the Earth Stood Still worth watching?
- The Day the Earth Stood Still holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Day the Earth Stood Still?
- The Day the Earth Stood Still stars Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Kathy Bates and John Cleese.
- When was The Day the Earth Stood Still released?
- The Day the Earth Stood Still was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.