The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
An alien visitor delivers a stark ultimatum, forcing humanity to confront its destructive impact on Earth.
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.
How intense is The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The Day the Earth Stood Still is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What The Day the Earth Stood Still feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulepicatmosphericearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Day the Earth Stood Still
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Is The Day the Earth Stood Still for you?
Is The Day the Earth Stood Still scary?
Only a little. The Day the Earth Stood Still has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Day the Earth Stood Still gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Day the Earth Stood Still sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Day the Earth Stood Still OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The Day the Earth Stood Still runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The Day the Earth Stood Still is streaming on AMC+.
Does The Day the Earth Stood Still have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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