The Day the Earth Stood Still Review Facts: Cast, Story and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to The Day the Earth Stood Still, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. From out of space...A warning and an ultimatum.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Cultpix. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Michael Rennie as Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter; Patricia Neal as Helen Benson; Billy Gray as Bobby Benson; Sam Jaffe as Prof. Jacob Barnhardt; Hugh Marlowe as Tom Stevens; Lock Martin as Gort; Freeman Lusk as General Cutler; Edith Evanson as Mrs. Crockett, landlady
About The Day the Earth Stood Still
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
More like The Day the Earth Stood Still
- Star Trek: Insurrection
- Stowaway
- The Creator
- Escape from the Planet of the Apes
- Battle for Terra
- Stargate: The Ark of Truth
- Independence Day
- Babylon 5: The Gathering
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Day the Earth Stood Still?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Cultpix. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Day the Earth Stood Still?
Michael Rennie as Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter; Patricia Neal as Helen Benson; Billy Gray as Bobby Benson; Sam Jaffe as Prof. Jacob Barnhardt; Hugh Marlowe as Tom Stevens; Lock Martin as Gort; Freeman Lusk as General Cutler; Edith Evanson as Mrs. Crockett, landlady
Is this The Day the Earth Stood Still guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



