Movie

The Day the Earth Stood Still

“We thought the Earth was ours. We were wrong.”

★ 5.7(3,797)20081h 44m

The Day the Earth Stood Still is streaming on Disney Plus in France, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Scott Derrickson
Release date: 2008-12-10
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: Mandarin
Box office: $233,093,859
Budget: $80,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Dune Entertainment III

The Day the Earth Stood Still — trailer

About The Day the Earth Stood Still

The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 2008 movie in the Drama, Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by Scott Derrickson, starring Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly and Jaden Smith. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 3,797 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Day the Earth Stood Still in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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

Klaatu

Jennifer Connelly

Helen Benson

Jaden Smith

Jacob Benson

Jon Hamm

Michael Granier

Kathy Bates

Regina Jackson

John Cleese

Professor Barnhardt

Kyle Chandler

John Driscoll

Robert Knepper

Colonel

Brandon T. Jackson

Target Tech

James Hong

Mr. Wu

Jake McLaughlin

Soldier

John Rothman

Dr. Myron

Themes & keywords

spacecraftgovernmentpanicextraterrestrial technologyultimatumevacuationtankalienremakeufoend of the worldsocial commentarygiant robotpower outageinterrogation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Day the Earth Stood Still in France?+

In France, you can stream The Day the Earth Stood Still on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max.

Is The Day the Earth Stood Still on Netflix?+

The Day the Earth Stood Still is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is The Day the Earth Stood Still?+

The Day the Earth Stood Still has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in The Day the Earth Stood Still?+

The Day the Earth Stood Still stars Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm and Kathy Bates.

When did The Day the Earth Stood Still come out?+

The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 2008 movie directed by Scott Derrickson.

What genre is The Day the Earth Stood Still?+

The Day the Earth Stood Still is Drama, Science Fiction and Thriller film.

Who directed The Day the Earth Stood Still?+

The Day the Earth Stood Still was directed by Scott Derrickson.