The Day the Earth Stopped (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2008, The Day the Earth Stopped is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by C. Thomas Howell, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Hundreds of massive intergalactic robots appear in all of the world's major capitals with an ultimatum: Prove the value of human civilization or be destroyed.
Who’s in it. The Day the Earth Stopped stars C. Thomas Howell as Josh Myron, Bug Hall as Un personnage, Judd Nelson as Charlie and Darren Dalton as Prewitt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Day the Earth Stopped has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, FlixFling and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Day the Earth Stopped page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Day the Earth Stopped tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Day the Earth Stopped (2008)?
- In US, The Day the Earth Stopped is available to stream on fuboTV, FlixFling and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Day the Earth Stopped worth watching?
- The Day the Earth Stopped holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Day the Earth Stopped?
- The Day the Earth Stopped stars C. Thomas Howell, Bug Hall, Judd Nelson, Darren Dalton and Sinead McCafferty.
- When was The Day the Earth Stopped released?
- The Day the Earth Stopped was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.