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The Day the Earth Stood Still

The Day the Earth Stood Still

From out of space...A warning and an ultimatum.

An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Day the Earth Stood Still
  • Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama
  • Release Date: 1951-09-28
  • Runtime: 92 minutes
  • Rating: 7.448/10 (1147 votes)
  • Budget: $995,000
  • Revenue: $1,850,000
  • Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 6.266
  • Languages: English, French, Hindi, Russian

Cast & Crew

Michael Rennie

Michael Rennie

as Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter

Patricia Neal

Patricia Neal

as Helen Benson

Billy Gray

Billy Gray

as Bobby Benson

Sam Jaffe

Sam Jaffe

as Prof. Jacob Barnhardt

Hugh Marlowe

Hugh Marlowe

as Tom Stevens

Lock Martin

Lock Martin

as Gort

Freeman Lusk

Freeman Lusk

as General Cutler

Edith Evanson

Edith Evanson

as Mrs. Crockett, landlady

Frank Conroy

Frank Conroy

as Mr. Harley, Secretary to the President

Frances Bavier

Frances Bavier

as Mrs. Barley, boarder

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Day the Earth Stood Still ≣ 1951 ≣ Teaser

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) Trailer

Mick Garris on THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL

The Day The Earth Stood Still Trailer 1951

External Links

Keywords

spacecraftflying saucerpeaceremote controlufosocial commentarygiant robotblack and whitemilitaryphysics professorhumanityalien technology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Day the Earth Stood Still?

The Day the Earth Stood Still is a Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1951-09-28.

Who are the main actors in The Day the Earth Stood Still?

The main cast includes Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Billy Gray, Sam Jaffe, Hugh Marlowe, .

Where can I watch The Day the Earth Stood Still online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Day the Earth Stood Still is available.

Is The Day the Earth Stood Still based on a true story?

From out of space...A warning and an ultimatum.

What is the IMDb rating of The Day the Earth Stood Still?

The Day the Earth Stood Still has an IMDb rating of 7.448/10 based on 1147 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Day the Earth Stood Still?

The movie had a production budget of $995,000 and earned $1,850,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Day the Earth Stood Still?

The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Day the Earth Stood Still filmed?

The Day the Earth Stood Still was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Day the Earth Stood Still?

The total runtime of The Day the Earth Stood Still is 92 minutes.

Is The Day the Earth Stood Still suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Day the Earth Stood Still?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Day the Earth Stood Still.

Does The Day the Earth Stood Still have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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