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The Day the Earth Stood Still

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.

Director

Scott Derrickson

Year

Genre

drama, science fiction, thriller

Box Office

$79,366,978

Production

Dune Entertainment III,Earth Canada Productions,Hammerhead Productions,3 Arts Entertainment,20th Century Fox

Awards

2 wins & 5 nominations

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Klaatu

Helen Benson

Jennifer Connelly

Regina Jackson

Jacob Benson

Professor Barnhardt

Michael Granier

John Driscoll

Colonel

Mr. Wu

Dr. Myron

Rouhani

William Kwan

Tom

Isabel

Student

Laptop Woman

Plainclothes Agent

Agent Driver

Yusef

Grossman

Civil Engineer

Winslow

Helicopter Scientist #1

Helicopter Scientist #2

Helicopter Scientist #3

Sergeant

Reese Alexander

Scientist #1

Scientist #2

Guardswoman

Stefanie Samuels

Army Sergeant

Richard Tillman

NYPD #1

NYPD #2

Thomas Bradshaw

NYPD #3

Soldier #1

Patrick Sabongui

Soldier #2

Soldier #3

Soldier

Jake McLaughlin

Cop

George Sharperson

Medic #1 (as Shaker Paleja)

Medic #2 (as Doug Chapman)

Douglas Chapman

Medic #3

Technician

General Quinn

Regina's Aide

Heather Doerksen

Dr. Ikegawa

Grey Man

Craig Stanghetta

Grey Man

Military Policeman

Polygraph Operator

David Richmond-Peck

Guardsman

Little Boy

Train Passenger #1

Daniel St. Andrews

Train Passenger #2

Brad Dryborough

Arguing Evacuee

Transit Cop (as William 'Bigsleeps' Stewart)

William 'Big Sleeps' Stewart

Army Fighter Pilot #1

Army Fighter Pilot #2

Air Traffic Controller

Target Tech

Brandon T. Jackson

Wu's Grandson (as Edward Fong)

Army Corps Engineer Captain (as Sandra Colton)

Flash Chamber Colonel

State Trooper

Jay-Nicolas Hackleman

News Anchor

Flash Chamber Engineer

Flash Chamber Tech

Field Commander Communications Officer

General

Truck Driver

Pickup Truck Driver

Girlfriend

Jennifer Paterson

Humvee Soldier

Army Staff Sergeant

Len Anderson IV

Self (archive footage)

Pope Benedict XVI

Olivia

Coffee Cup Guy

Tyler McClendon

Police Officer

Bobbi Brown McRae

Self - German Chancellor (archive footage)

Self - Russian Prime Minister (archive footage)

Soldier

Bertrand Roberson Jr.

Principal

Soldier

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Klaatu Mr. Wu Professor Barnhardt Regina Jackson Helen Benson Polygraph Operator John Driscoll Flash Chamber Colonel Guardswoman Jacob Benson Michael Granier Civil Engineer

So, are you coming to the faculty conference tonight? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

So, are you coming to the faculty conference tonight?

Come on. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

- You finished your homework? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

- You finished your homework?

- Hello? - Helen Benson? - Yes. - Dr. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

- Hello? - Helen Benson? - Yes. - Dr.

Dr. Benson, if you'll come with us... - What's happening? - Everything will be explained, but you mu - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Dr. Benson, if you'll come with us... - What's...

Jacob, grab your coat. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Jacob, grab your coat.

Two stoplights down, then left, there's an on-ramp to the highway. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Two stoplights down, then left, there's an on-ramp to...

Well that just means whatever you want it to mean - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Well that just means whatever you want it to mean

Where are all the cars? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Where are all the cars?

- Hi. I'm Yusef. - Helen. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

- Hi. I'm Yusef. - Helen.

Your attention, please! - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Your attention, please!

It was at this time a crisis response team was activated and everything you see around you was set in motion. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

It was at this time a crisis response team was activated and...

Can we launch a missile to intercept it? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Can we launch a missile to intercept it?

Hey. What did the cops want, anyway? Well, there's going to be a big storm tonight, and they needed - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Hey. What did the cops want, anyway? Well, there's...

Is that a cell phoneCan I borrow it - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Is that a cell phoneCan I borrow it

Object impact in seven, six... - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Object impact in seven, six...

- Where is it? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Radiation levels are slightly elevated, but it's not dangerous. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Radiation levels are slightly elevated, but it's not...

Checkmate 0-6, who has tactical command here? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Checkmate 0-6, who has tactical command here?

Checkmate 0-3, this is Gator 2-3. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Checkmate 0-3, this is Gator 2-3.

What the hell is that thing? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

What the hell is that thing?

Sniper team is in place. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Sniper team is in place.

Do not fire! - The Day the Earth Stood Still

- Cease fire! - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Klaatu barada nikto! - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Klaatu barada nikto!

We need that DNA swab. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

We need that DNA swab.

What am I supposed to do now? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

What am I supposed to do now?

- The monitor just shorted out! - The Day the Earth Stood Still

- The monitor just shorted out!

No explosions. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

This gray flesh, it seems to be just falling away. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

This gray flesh, it seems to be just falling away.

It's dreaming. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Get help. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Water. Bring him up. Does it actually speak our language? Or does it just parrot what it's heard? No - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Water. Bring him up. Does it actually speak our language? Or...

My name is Regina JacksonI'm the Secretary of Defense of the United States of AmericaThis body will take some getting used toI've been sent here to determine who or what you representand what your intentions areIt feels unreal to meAlienIt will take time - The Day the Earth Stood Still

My name is Regina JacksonI'm the Secretary of Defense...

I've been sent here to determine who or what you represent, and what your intentions are. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

I've been sent here to determine who or what you...

It will take time to adapt. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

It will take time to adapt.

What is your purpose in coming hereThere is a gathering of world leaders not far from hereI will explain my purpose to themI'm afraid that's not possiblePerhaps you should explain yourself to me insteadDo you speak for the entire human raceI speak for the - The Day the Earth Stood Still

What is your purpose in coming hereThere is a gathering of...

History has lessons to teach usabout first encounters between civilizationsAs a rule the less advanced civilization is either exterminated or enslavedI'm thinking of Pizarro and the Incas Columbus and the Native AmericansThe list goes onUnfortunately in - The Day the Earth Stood Still

History has lessons to teach usabout first encounters...

That won't be necessary, Doctor. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

That won't be necessary, Doctor.

I want to apologize to you It seems we got off to a bad startIt seems we did - The Day the Earth Stood Still

I want to apologize to you It seems we got off to a bad...

Run. It's done. If you'll come with us, ma'am... - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Run. It's done. If you'll come with us,...

Run - The Day the Earth Stood Still

I'm going to ask you a series of control questionsAre you currently in a seated positionYesAre you humanMy body isDo you feel painMy body doesAre you aware of an impending attackon the planet EarthYou should let me goI'll repeat the questionWhat gate did - The Day the Earth Stood Still

I'm going to ask you a series of control questionsAre...

What gate did you use to enter this base? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

What gate did you use to enter this base?

Attention! - The Day the Earth Stood Still

I'm leaving you now No - The Day the Earth Stood Still

I'm leaving you now No

Put every arm of the government, military, law enforcement, Federal, state and local, on high alert. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Put every arm of the government, military, law enforcement,...

Attention: All scheduled trains into and out of Penn Station Manhattan are canceled due to the ongoing evacuation and the security perimeter in Central Park. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Attention: All scheduled trains into and out of Penn Station...

We are committed to providing you quality service. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

We are committed to providing you quality service.

We ask that our passengers remain calm and orderly during these difficult circumstances. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

We ask that our passengers remain calm and orderly during...

Rising global unrest is causing leaders around the world to criticize the US response to the arrival of the spheres. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Rising global unrest is causing leaders around the world to...

Leaders around the world are protesting the US's decision to deny foreign scientists full access to the being. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Leaders around the world are protesting the US's...

Have you done your homeworkSchool's canceled on account of the aliens - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Have you done your homeworkSchool's canceled on account...

- Hello? - Dr. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Sorry. Excuse me? Excuse me! I'm sorry, someone called me. My name's Dr. Benson. Okay, he's over the - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Sorry. Excuse me? Excuse me! I'm sorry, someone called...

Evacuation registration point is located two blocks this way. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Evacuation registration point is located two blocks this...

Hello. Hi. Okay. - Now what? - Drive. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Hello. Hi. Okay. - Now what? - Drive.

Look in your pocket. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Look in your pocket.

Striker 2829, descend and maintain 2,000 to established vectors to the target area. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Striker 2829, descend and maintain 2,000 to established...

Arm your Sidewinder missiles! - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Arm your Sidewinder missiles!

- Missiles intercepted! - The Day the Earth Stood Still

- Missiles intercepted!

Why are people running? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Why are people running?

McDonald's? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Where is the boy's father? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Where is the boy's father?

Why did you come here? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Why did you come here?

Your tea, Grandfather. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Your tea, Grandfather.

You've been out of contact for a long timeI had a dangerous assignmentThis is hostile territoryI've noticedI was hoping I could reason with themI'm afraid they are not a reasonable raceI've been living amongst them for seventy years nowI know them - The Day the Earth Stood Still

You've been out of contact for a long timeI had a...

The decision is made The process has begun - The Day the Earth Stood Still

The decision is made The process has begun

No sudden movements. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

No sudden movements.

Containment panels are secure, and we're still here. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Containment panels are secure, and we're still here.

Uh, Helen? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Stay here. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

We're getting images of these spheres from all over the world. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

We're getting images of these spheres from all over the...

Is that them? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

I don't like him. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

I don't like him.

Jacob! Jacob! What is the matter with you? - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Jacob! Jacob! What is the matter with you?

These spheres now appear to be leaving in the same mysterious manner as they came. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

These spheres now appear to be leaving in the same...

I need to get back to the city. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

I need to get back to the city.

I need to know what's happeningThis planet is dyingThe human race is killing itSo you've come here to help usNo I didn'tYou said you came to save usI said I came to save the EarthYou came to save the Earthfrom usYou came to save the Earth from usWe can't - The Day the Earth Stood Still

I need to know what's happeningThis planet is dyingThe...

It won't make any difference, Helen. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

It won't make any difference, Helen.

You killed him! - The Day the Earth Stood Still

You killed him!

I don't understand. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

I don't understand.

Get in the car. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Get in the car.

An ark. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

That's a Nobel Prize. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

That's a Nobel Prize.

I wouldn't. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

He's one of them. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

He's one of them.

For just this once, I need you to trust me. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

For just this once, I need you to trust me.

I have so many questions to ask youIt's BachIt's beautifulSo we're not so different after allI wish that were true - The Day the Earth Stood Still

I have so many questions to ask youIt's BachIt's...

It's beautiful. - The Day the Earth Stood Still

It's beautiful.

The Day the Earth Stood Still poster

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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.

User Rating: 0.0 (0 ratings)

Director: Scott Derrickson

Writer: David Scarpa, Edmund H. North

Production: Dune Entertainment III,Earth Canada Productions,Hammerhead Productions,3 Arts Entertainment,20th Century Fox

Genre: drama, science fiction, thriller

Year: 2008

MetaScore: 40/100

ImdbRating: 5.5

BoxOffice: $79,366,978

Released: 12 Dec 2008

Awards: 2 wins & 5 nominations

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Also watch: Elegy, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Palm Springs, Tequila Sunrise, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Constantine, The Lake House, Above the Law, Street Kings, Knowing, Dead Space: Downfall, Æon Flux, 47 Ronin, A Scanner Darkly, Eagle Eye, Sweet November, Lifted