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 drama, science fiction, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 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 Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Is The Day the Earth Stood Still suitable for kids?

The Day the Earth Stood Still is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20081h 44mDrama / Science Fiction / Thriller

The Day the Earth Stood Still

Name: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2008-12-10
Duration: 104 min

We thought the Earth was ours. We were wrong.

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 at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 44m

At 1h 44m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller

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

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 3,904 votes, a mixed 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 44m.
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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 drama, science fiction, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 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 Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Is The Day the Earth Stood Still suitable for kids?: The Day the Earth Stood Still is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.