The Day the Earth Stood Still

"From out of space...A warning and an ultimatum."

Sep 20 1951 G 1h 32m
Drama, Sci-Fi

An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.

Plot

Travelling with mind-boggling speed, a gleaming unidentified flying object zooming in from the boundless deep space, penetrates the Earth's atmosphere, landing smoothly in Cold War-Washington, D.C. Encircled by large yet feeble military forces, the peaceful intergalactic ambassador, Klaatu, emerges from the mysterious vessel accompanied by the silently dangerous robot of incomprehensible power, Gort, only to witness firsthand the earthlings' hospitality. The sophisticated humanoid declares that he comes in peace; however, he needs to assemble the world's greatest minds to hear his merciful warning and a definitive ultimatum. Is Klaatu the messenger of humanity's doom?

Written by

Edmund H. North, Harry Bates

Directed by

Robert Wise

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
87,639
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
83
Popularity
NA