The Day the Earth Stood Still 1951
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SplatAn alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
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cast
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as Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter
as Helen Benson
as Bobby Benson
as Prof. Jacob Barnhardt
as Tom Stevens
as Gort
as General Cutler
as Mrs. Crockett, landlady
as Mr. Harley, Secretary to the President
as Mrs. Barley, boarder
Director:
Writer:
Edmund H. North, Harry Bates
Stars:
Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Billy Gray, Sam Jaffe, Hugh Marlowe, Lock Martin, Freeman Lusk, Edith Evanson, Frank Conroy, Frances Bavier,
Genres:
Science Fiction,Thriller,Drama
Release Date:
1951 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
92 min
MMPA Rating:
G
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter
as Helen Benson
as Bobby Benson
as Prof. Jacob Barnhardt
as Tom Stevens
as Gort
as General Cutler
as Mrs. Crockett, landlady
as Mr. Harley, Secretary to the President
as Mrs. Barley, boarder
as George Barley, boarder
as Mr. Krull, boarder
as Hilda, Barnhart's secretary
as Elmer Davis
as H. V. Kaltenborn
as Drew Pearson
as Gabriel Heatter (voice)
as Lieutenant in Charge of Landing Site
as Army Dr. White
as Balding Army Doctor
as Army Examining Doctor
as Radio Interviewer at Landing Site
as Brady
as M.P. Captain at Barnhardt's
as Conference Colonel Ryder
as Margaret, Tom's secretary
as Mr. Bleeker, jeweller
as Zone Five Lieutenant Colonel
as The Cab Driver
as Sammy, boy witness
as Lady Outside Jewelry Store
as Government Man
as Radar Operator
as Indian Newscaster
as British Newscaster
as Sentry (scene deleted)
as Scientific Delegate
as British Radio Announcer
as Radio Announcer (voice)
as Radio Operator (uncredited)
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