The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
Directed by Scott Derrickson · 104 min · Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
9.4 TOPICAL score · #5,664 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008, directed by Scott Derrickson) has a TOPICAL score of 9.4 - ranked 5,664 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on lasting engagement and historical impact, and lowest on awards. Critics: 21% on Rotten Tomatoes · 4.2/10 critics' average · Metacritic 40. Audiences: TMDB 5.7/10 (3,905 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 44 languages.
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- Critics21% on Rotten Tomatoes · 4.2/10 critics' average · Metacritic 40
- AudienceTMDB 5.7/10 (3,905 ratings)
- Awards0 wins, 0 nominations
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 44 languages
- Still read97,674 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Keanu Reeves (actor #205), Jennifer Connelly (actor #112), Jaden Smith (actor #1,789), Jon Hamm (actor #729)