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Feature film — 2008

The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

5.71h 44mDrama — Science Fiction — Thriller

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

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Cast & crew

Keanu Reeves as Klaatu

Keanu Reeves

Klaatu

Jennifer Connelly as Helen Benson

Jennifer Connelly

Helen Benson

Jaden Smith as Jacob Benson

Jaden Smith

Jacob Benson

Jon Hamm as Michael Granier

Jon Hamm

Michael Granier

Kathy Bates as Regina Jackson

Kathy Bates

Regina Jackson

John Cleese as Professor Barnhardt

John Cleese

Professor Barnhardt

Kyle Chandler as John Driscoll

Kyle Chandler

John Driscoll

Robert Knepper as Colonel

Robert Knepper

Colonel

Brandon T. Jackson as Target Tech

Brandon T. Jackson

Target Tech

James Hong as Mr. Wu

James Hong

Mr. Wu

Jake McLaughlin as Soldier

Jake McLaughlin

Soldier

John Rothman as Dr. Myron

John Rothman

Dr. Myron

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