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The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

Movie"We thought the Earth was ours. We were wrong."
Audience Score
56
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PG-13 1 hr 44 minDec 12th, 2008Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama
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.
StarringKeanu ReevesJennifer ConnellyJaden Smith
DirectorScott Derrickson

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 12th, 2008
On DVD & Blu-ray:April 7th, 2009 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$80,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$233,093,859 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Dune Entertainment III, Earth Canada Productions, Hammerhead Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
Movie Tags:
remakealienufospacecraftgovernmentend of the worldsocial commentaryenvironmentalismgiant robotinterrogation