The Day the Earth Stood Still
“We thought the Earth was ours. We were wrong.”
Synopsis
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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The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-09
Top Cast
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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
Sunita Prasad
Rouhani
Juan Riedinger
William Kwan
Sam Gilroy
Tom
Tanya Champoux
Isabel
Rukiya Bernard
Student
Mousa Kraish
Yusef
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 7, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$233.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.91x
+$153.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Derrickson
- Screenplay & Story
- David Scarpa
- Original Score
- Tyler Bates
- Original Title
- The Day the Earth Stood Still
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $80M
- Worldwide Gross
- $233.1M
- Production Studios
- Dune Entertainment III, Earth Canada Productions, Hammerhead Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Derrickson
David Scarpa, Harry Bates
Tyler Bates
Hans Bjerno, Phil Pastuhov, Christos Moisides, David Tattersall
Wayne Wahrman
Paul Harris Boardman, Erwin Stoff, Gregory Goodman
Department Leadership Roster
Tish Monaghan
Costume Design
Scott Derrickson
Director
Paul Harris Boardman
Producer
David Scarpa
Screenplay
Erwin Stoff
Producer
Kevin Rafferty
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jamie Dixon
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jeffrey A. Okun
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Tattersall
Director of Photography
Wayne Wahrman
Editor
William Mesa
Visual Effects Supervisor
R. Christopher White
Visual Effects Supervisor
Steve M. Davison
Stunt Coordinator
Brian Machleit
Stunt Coordinator
J.J. Makaro
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day the Earth Stood Still
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Day the Earth Stood Still about?
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.
Who directed The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The Day the Earth Stood Still was directed by Scott Derrickson.
Who stars in The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The principal cast of The Day the Earth Stood Still includes Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm, Kathy Bates.
When was The Day the Earth Stood Still released and how long is it?
The Day the Earth Stood Still was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The Day the Earth Stood Still had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $233.1M at the worldwide box office (2.91 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Day the Earth Stood Still was composed by Tyler Bates.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The Day the Earth Stood Still holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).