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The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
Cast
Michael Rennieas Klaatu / Mr. Carpenter
Patricia Nealas Helen Benson
Billy Grayas Bobby Benson
Sam Jaffeas Prof. Jacob Barnhardt
Hugh Marloweas Tom Stevens
Lock Martinas Gort
Freeman Luskas General Cutler
Edith Evansonas Mrs. Crockett
Frank Conroyas Mr. Harley
Frances Bavieras Mrs. Barley
John Brownas George Barley
Olan Souleas Mr. Krull
Marjorie Crosslandas Hilda
Elmer Davisas Elmer Davis
Facts
| Release date | September 18, 1951 |
| Runtime | 92 min (1h 32m) โ about the same as the 1951 average of 100 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Science-fiction |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $995,000 |
| Box office | $1,850,000 (1.9ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0043456 |
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Questions
How long is The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The Day the Earth Stood Still runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is The Day the Earth Stood Still worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 1,293 votes, which places it #4 of 7 films released in 1951 in this index (top 57%) and #248 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The Day the Earth Stood Still was directed by Robert Wise. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Sound of Music (1965), West Side Story (1961), The Andromeda Strain (1971).
Who stars in The Day the Earth Stood Still?
Michael Rennie as Klaatu / Mr. Carpenter; Patricia Neal as Helen Benson; Billy Gray as Bobby Benson; Sam Jaffe as Prof. Jacob Barnhardt; Hugh Marlowe as Tom Stevens; Lock Martin as Gort.
What is The Day the Earth Stood Still rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Day the Earth Stood Still?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/74666.