The Day the Earth Stood Still

1h 32m · 1951 · Directed by Robert Wise · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) runs 1h 32m, directed by Robert Wise. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.

Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.