As first encounters go, Robert Wise’s 1951 alien invasion flick set a sci-fi benchmark. It had an iconic robot, Gort, a flying saucer and an alien visitor who thawed the Cold War by warning us all to get along… or else.

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Film Details

12A
UK Theatrical Release Date: Dec 12th 2008
Genre
- Drama,
- Science Fiction
Starring
Director
- Scott Derrickson
Screenwriter
- David Scarpa

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  Dec 16th 2008, 20:44
  
  I love Keanu Reeves' work. He is amazing! Five stars to The Day The Earth Stood Still.
  
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