The Day the Earth Stood Still
2008 Film Synopsis & Plot Summary
5.7/10
Rating
104 min
Runtime
2008
Release Year
Scott Derrickson
Director
Cast
Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm, Kathy Bates
Quick Synopsis
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.
Full Plot Summary of 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.
