The Day the Earth Stood Still

The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 2008 American science fiction film, a remake of the 1951 film of the same name. The screenplay is based on the 1940 classic science fiction short story "Farewell to the Master" by Harry Bates, and the 1951 screenplay adaptation by Edmund H. North. Directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Keanu Reeves as Klaatu, this version replaces the Cold War theme of nuclear warfare with the contemporary issue of humankind'... More
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  • Dec 10, 2008

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PG-13 (USA)

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  • 1 h 43 min

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Also known as:

  • The Day the Earth Stood Still,
  • The Day the Earth Stood Still: The IMAX Experience,
  • D.T.E.S.S.

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Scott Derrickson

Scott Derrickson is an American screenwriter, producer, and director. He lives in Los Angeles, California. Derrickson was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Biola University with a B.A. in Humanities with an emphasis in literature and philosophy, a B.A. in Communications with an...

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  • 2008
  • Apr 7, 2009
  • Dec 12, 2008
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  • 1 h 43 min
  • 1 h 44 min
  • 1 h 46 min
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  • 80,000,000

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  • 2008
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The Day the Earth Stood Still

The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 1951 American science fiction film directed by Robert Wise. It was written by Edmund H. North, based on the short.. …

Initial release date: Sep 18, 1951
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  • 2008
  • 2008
  • 2008
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The Day the Earth Stood Still

The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 1951 American science fiction film directed by Robert Wise. It was written by Edmund H. North, based on the short story "Farewell to the Master" (1940) by Harry Bates. The film stars Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Sam Jaffe, and Hugh Marlowe. In the film, a...

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