The Day the Earth Stood Still
1951, English. Directed by Robert Wise.
From out of space...A warning and an ultimatum.
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Where to watch The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still is streaming on Cultpix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert WiseDirector
- Michael RennieKlaatu / Mr. Carpenter
- Patricia NealHelen Benson
- Billy GrayBobby Benson
- Sam JaffeProf. Jacob Barnhardt
- Hugh MarloweTom Stevens
- Lock MartinGort
- Freeman LuskGeneral Cutler
- Edith EvansonMrs. Crockett (uncredited)
- Frank ConroyMr. Harley
- Frances BavierMrs. Barley
- John BrownGeorge Barley
- Olan SouleMr. Krull
Details
- Released
- 18 September 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edmund H. North
- Budget
- $995K
- Box office
- $1.9M
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What The Day the Earth Stood Still is based on
The Day the Earth Stood Still is based on Farewell to the Master (1940) by Harry Bates.
1940
Farewell to the Master
By Harry Bates
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The Day the Earth Stood Still: quick answers
Is The Day the Earth Stood Still worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,314 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The Day the Earth Stood Still runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Day the Earth Stood Still have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Day the Earth Stood Still. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Day the Earth Stood Still parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Day the Earth Stood Still is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Day the Earth Stood Still on?
The Day the Earth Stood Still is streaming on Cultpix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Day the Earth Stood Still?
If you liked The Day the Earth Stood Still, try Stowaway, 2073, Primer.
Who directed The Day the Earth Stood Still?
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) was directed by Robert Wise and stars Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Billy Gray.
What is The Day the Earth Stood Still based on?
The Day the Earth Stood Still is based on Farewell to the Master (1940) by Harry Bates.