The Day the Earth Stood Still
1951 · 1h 32m · Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller · United States of America · Rated G (US)
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.
Directed by
Robert WiseWritten by
Edmund H. North7.4Smart score
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