The Day the Earth Stood Still

Where to Watch The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) (Legally)

From out of space...A warning and an ultimatum.
Sep 18, 1951 US 92 min U
7.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 241 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1951), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama blend, with a runtime close to 92 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7.5/10 from about 1,241 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

spacecraft, flying saucer, peace, remote control, ufo, social commentary, giant robot, black and white, military, physics professor, humanity, alien technology

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Michael Rennie
as Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter
Patricia Neal
as Helen Benson
Billy Gray
as Bobby Benson
Sam Jaffe
as Prof. Jacob Barnhardt
Hugh Marlowe
as Tom Stevens
Freeman Lusk
as General Cutler
Edith Evanson
as Mrs. Crockett, landlady
Frank Conroy
as Mr. Harley, Secretary to the President
Frances Bavier
as Mrs. Barley, boarder