# The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-day-the-earth-stood-still-2008/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 38% |
| Critic Score | 21% |
| Audience Score | 28% |
| Metascore | 40/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.3/5 |
| IMDb | 5.5/10 |
| Director | Scott Derrickson |
| Genres | Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Runtime | 104 min |

## Quick answer

The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) earns a 38% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Reeves as Klaatu in a modern alien-warning remake — slick effects, colder reception. Metascore 40/100. Directed by Scott Derrickson.

## Critics consensus

Reeves as Klaatu in a modern alien-warning remake — slick effects, colder reception.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm, Kathy Bates, John Cleese, Kyle Chandler, Robert Knepper, Brandon T. Jackson, James Hong

## Common questions

**Is The Day the Earth Stood Still worth watching?**
The Day the Earth Stood Still holds a 38% Celluloid Score. Reeves as Klaatu in a modern alien-warning remake — slick effects, colder reception.

**What is The Day the Earth Stood Still about?**
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.

**Who directed The Day the Earth Stood Still?**
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) was directed by Scott Derrickson.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Day the Earth Stood Still?**
38% — the average of five public sources: critics 21%, audience 28%, Metascore 40/100, Letterboxd 2.3/5, and IMDb 5.5/10.

**Where can I watch The Day the Earth Stood Still?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Day the Earth Stood Still page for current options.

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