Name: The Day the Earth Stopped
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2008-12-09
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: C. Thomas Howell, Bug Hall, Judd Nelson, Darren Dalton, Sinead McCafferty

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Hundreds of massive intergalactic robots appear in all of the world's major capitals with an ultimatum: Prove the value of human civilization or be destroyed.

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Directed by: C. Thomas Howell
Written by: Shane van Dyke, Darren Dalton, Carey van Dyke
Produced by: David Michael Latt
Music by: Mauricio Yazigi

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December 9, 2008 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released: December 9, 2008
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 47 countries

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Where can I stream The Day the Earth Stopped?

In the United States, The Day the Earth Stopped streams on fuboTV, FlixFling, and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on The CW, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 44 other countries.

Is The Day the Earth Stopped worth watching?

26

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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 26 (IMDb 2.8).

Is The Day the Earth Stopped plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will The Day the Earth Stopped scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.