Now, before we get into the full breakdown of how you can watch 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' right now, here are some quick facts about the Dune Entertainment III, Earth Canada Productions, Hammerhead Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, 20th Century Fox drama flick. The Day the Earth Stood Still starring Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm has a PG-13 rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 44 min. The release date of the movie is December 12th, 2008. The movie received a user score of 57/100 on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 3,619 registered users.
Need a quick rundown of the movie? Here's the plot: "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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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' on each platform when they are available. 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple TV, Apple TV, and Hoopla in the US.
'The Day the Earth Stood Still' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on December 12th, 2008
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
April 7th, 2009
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