The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1951, The Day the Earth Stood Still is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Robert Wise, running about 92 minutes. “From out of space... A warning and an ultimatum” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
Who’s in it. The Day the Earth Stood Still stars Michael Rennie as Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter, Patricia Neal as Helen Benson, Billy Gray as Bobby Benson and Sam Jaffe as Prof. Jacob Barnhardt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Day the Earth Stood Still has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FXNow and Cultpix 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 (1951)?
- In US, The Day the Earth Stood Still is available to stream on FXNow and Cultpix, 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 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Day the Earth Stood Still?
- The Day the Earth Stood Still stars Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Billy Gray, Sam Jaffe and Hugh Marlowe.
- When was The Day the Earth Stood Still released?
- The Day the Earth Stood Still was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.