The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

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.

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Cast

• Keanu Reeves as Klaatu
• Jennifer Connelly as Helen Benson
• Jaden Smith as Jacob Benson
• Jon Hamm as Michael Granier
• Kathy Bates as Regina Jackson
• John Cleese as Professor Barnhardt
• Kyle Chandler as John Driscoll
• Robert Knepper as Colonel
• Brandon T. Jackson as Target Tech
• James Hong as Mr. Wu

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