Plot Summary: The Day the Earth Stood Still is 20th Century Fox's contemporary reinvention of its 1951 classic. Keanu Reeves portrays Klaatu, an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor's appearance, a woman (Jennifer Connelly) and her young stepson get caught up in his mission – and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described "friend to the Earth.

Release Date: December 12th, 2008

Studio: 20th Century Fox

Director: Scott Derrickson

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Jaden Smith, John Cleese

Genre: Science Fiction

MPAA Rating: Unknown

Official Site: http://www.thedaytheearthstoodstillmovie.com

 

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