
Feature film — 2008
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
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.
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A high-signal pick with 3,921 votes.
Dune Entertainment III / Earth Canada Productions / Hammerhead Productions / 3 Arts Entertainment / 20th Century Fox
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Director: Scott Derrickson
On screen
Cast & crew

Keanu Reeves
Klaatu

Jennifer Connelly
Helen Benson

Jaden Smith
Jacob Benson

Jon Hamm
Michael Granier

Kathy Bates
Regina Jackson

John Cleese
Professor Barnhardt

Kyle Chandler
John Driscoll

Robert Knepper
Colonel

Brandon T. Jackson
Target Tech

James Hong
Mr. Wu

Jake McLaughlin
Soldier

John Rothman
Dr. Myron
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