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The Day the Earth Stood Still

Directed by Scott Derrickson · 2008 ·

Short answer

Is The Day the Earth Stood Still worth watching?

Probably not. The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) earns a 41% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audiences (28%) responded more warmly than critics (21%). See the 4 inputs.

41%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

21% Editorial Rating
28% Audience snapshot · excluded
40 Metascore
★★☆☆☆ Letterboxd 2.3
5.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 44m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · M (Australia) · 12 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Streaming
Prime Video
Country
Canada
Language
English

Also known as El Día que la Tierra se Detuvo Ultimátum a la Tierra Le jour où la Terre s'arrêta Der Tag, an dem die Erde stillstand O Dia em que a Terra Parou 地球が静止する日 지구가 멈추는 날 地球停转之日

Where to watch

  • Prime Video

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Where to watch The Day the Earth Stood Still by country

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Indonesia Disney+
Japan Disney+
Malaysia Disney+
South Korea Disney+
Thailand Disney+
Turkey Disney+
United Kingdom Disney+
United States Prime Video

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (21/100).
  • Audience reception was lukewarm (28%).
  • Celluloid Score 41% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is The Day the Earth Stood Still worth watching?

Probably not — The Day the Earth Stood Still earns a 41% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Reeves as Klaatu in a modern alien-warning remake — slick effects, colder reception.

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Audiences (28%) responded more warmly than critics (21%).

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.

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The Day the Earth Stood Still stills

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The Day the Earth Stood Still: frequently asked questions

Is The Day the Earth Stood Still worth watching?

Probably not. The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) has a Celluloid Score of 41%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch The Day the Earth Stood Still?

In the United States, The Day the Earth Stood Still streams on Prime Video with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ in Indonesia; Disney+ in Japan; Disney+ in Malaysia; Disney+ in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Day the Earth Stood Still?

The Day the Earth Stood Still runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

What is The Day the Earth Stood Still rated?

The Day the Earth Stood Still is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, 12 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Day the Earth Stood Still?

The Day the Earth Stood Still is directed by Scott Derrickson and stars Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm, Kathy Bates.

What is the Metascore for The Day the Earth Stood Still?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Day the Earth Stood Still is 40 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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