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TMDB19511h 32mScience Fiction / Thriller / Drama

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,300 votes

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The Day the Earth Stood Still at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 32m

At 1h 32m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Thriller · Drama

TMDB files it under science fiction, thriller, and drama.

US availability

1 subscription · 1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Cultpix. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 1,300 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Day the Earth Stood Still tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 32m.
  • It is included with Cultpix in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 1,300 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Day the Earth Stood Still

Is The Day the Earth Stood Still scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Day the Earth Stood Still for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, thriller, and drama film. It is rated G in the United States.
Where can I watch The Day the Earth Stood Still in the US?
The Day the Earth Stood Still streams on Cultpix, is free on Hoopla, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The Day the Earth Stood Still runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Is The Day the Earth Stood Still suitable for kids?
The Day the Earth Stood Still is rated G in the United States, which means it is cleared for all ages. That rating covers all ages, but it is still a film listed as horror or thriller, so watch it first if you are unsure.

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