How long is The Day the Earth Stood Still?

The Day the Earth Stood Still is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Day the Earth Stood Still rated?

The Day the Earth Stood Still is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream The Day the Earth Stood Still?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) runs 1 h 44 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 5.7 from 3,927 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 44 min — ends 9:44 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: December 10, 2008
TMDB rating: 5.7 / 10 from 3,927 votes
Director: Scott Derrickson
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Jon Hamm
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Science Fiction reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription).

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How long is The Day the Earth Stood Still?: The Day the Earth Stood Still is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Day the Earth Stood Still rated?: The Day the Earth Stood Still is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Day the Earth Stood Still a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Science Fiction reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Day the Earth Stood Still?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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