The Day the Earth Stopped
Synopsis
Hundreds of massive intergalactic robots appear in all of the world's major capitals with an ultimatum: Prove the value of human civilization or be destroyed.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Day the Earth Stood Still | Movie Trailer | 20th Century FOXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- C. Thomas Howell
- Screenplay & Story
- Shane van Dyke, Carey van Dyke, Darren Dalton
- Original Score
- Mauricio Yazigi
- Original Title
- The Day the Earth Stopped
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Asylum, Faith Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
C. Thomas Howell
Shane van Dyke, Carey van Dyke, Darren Dalton, Edmund H. North, Harry Bates
Mauricio Yazigi
Adam Silver
Brian Brinkman, Bobby K. Richardson
Paul Bales, David Rimawi, David Michael Latt
Department Leadership Roster
C. Thomas Howell
Director
Shane van Dyke
Screenplay
Carey van Dyke
Screenplay
Darren Dalton
Screenplay
David Michael Latt
Producer
Adam Silver
Director of Photography
Brian Brinkman
Editor
Bobby K. Richardson
Editor
Scott D. Wheeler
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day the Earth Stopped
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What is The Day the Earth Stopped about?
Hundreds of massive intergalactic robots appear in all of the world's major capitals with an ultimatum: Prove the value of human civilization or be destroyed.
Who directed The Day the Earth Stopped?
The Day the Earth Stopped was directed by C. Thomas Howell.
Who stars in The Day the Earth Stopped?
The principal cast of The Day the Earth Stopped includes C. Thomas Howell, Bug Hall, Judd Nelson, Darren Dalton, Sinead McCafferty.
When was The Day the Earth Stopped released and how long is it?
The Day the Earth Stopped was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Day the Earth Stopped?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Day the Earth Stopped was composed by Mauricio Yazigi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Day the Earth Stopped?
The Day the Earth Stopped holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).