The Day the Earth Stood Still 1951

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

Michael Rennie

as Klaatu, alias 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

Freeman Lusk

as General Cutler

Edith Evanson

as Mrs. Crockett, landlady

Frank Conroy

as Mr. Harley, Secretary to the President

Frances Bavier

as Mrs. Barley, boarder

Director:

Robert Wise

Writer:

Edmund H. North, Harry Bates

Genres:

Science Fiction,Thriller,Drama

Release Date:

1951 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

92 min

MMPA Rating:

G

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

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.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

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

Credit Writers

Cast

Michael Rennie

as Klaatu, alias 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

Freeman Lusk

as General Cutler

Edith Evanson

as Mrs. Crockett, landlady

Frank Conroy

as Mr. Harley, Secretary to the President

Frances Bavier

as Mrs. Barley, boarder

John Brown

as George Barley, boarder

Olan Soule

as Mr. Krull, boarder

Marjorie Crossland

as Hilda, Barnhart's secretary

Elmer Davis

as Elmer Davis

H.V. Kaltenborn

as H. V. Kaltenborn

Drew Pearson

as Drew Pearson

Gabriel Heatter

as Gabriel Heatter (voice)

Harry Lauter

as Lieutenant in Charge of Landing Site

James Doyle

as Army Dr. White

Larry Dobkin

as Balding Army Doctor

Robert Osterloh

as Army Examining Doctor

Glenn Hardy

as Radio Interviewer at Landing Site

Tyler McVey

as Brady

House Peters Jr.

as M.P. Captain at Barnhardt's

George Lynn

as Conference Colonel Ryder

Dorothy Neumann

as Margaret, Tom's secretary

Wheaton Chambers

as Mr. Bleeker, jeweller

Carleton Young

as Zone Five Lieutenant Colonel

Harry Harvey

as The Cab Driver

Sammy Ogg

as Sammy, boy witness

Bess Flowers

as Lady Outside Jewelry Store

James Seay

as Government Man

Grady Galloway

as Radar Operator

Hassan Khayyam

as Indian Newscaster

John Barton

as British Newscaster

Stuart Whitman

as Sentry (scene deleted)

Rama Bai

as Scientific Delegate

John Burton

as British Radio Announcer

Bill Welsh

as Radio Announcer (voice)

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