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The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

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We thought the Earth was ours. We were wrong.

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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Scott Derrickson
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    Klaatu Keanu Reeves
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    Helen Benson Jennifer Connelly
  • Profile picture of Jaden Smith
    Jacob Benson Jaden Smith
  • Profile picture of Jon Hamm
    Michael Granier Jon Hamm
  • Profile picture of Kathy Bates
    Regina Jackson Kathy Bates
  • Profile picture of John Cleese
    Professor Barnhardt John Cleese
  • Profile picture of Kyle Chandler
    John Driscoll Kyle Chandler
  • Profile picture of Robert Knepper
    Colonel Robert Knepper

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