The Day the Earth Stood Still

1951 · 92 MIN · IMDB 7.7 · 87,639 VOTES · DIR. Robert Wise

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Overview

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

Dialogue Timeline — 773 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:01 west on 15th Street at Treasury Place.
00:06:48 The ship, designed for travel outside the Earth's atmosphere
00:13:26 In the present situation you'll have to learn to think that way.
00:15:35 I merely tell you that the future of your planet is at stake.
00:18:36 - Afternoon, Mr Harley. - Good afternoon, gentlemen.
00:22:47 until they've had an opportunity to study the ship.
00:25:16 Now we take you to Miami Beach, Florida, fork report from Gabriel Heatter.
00:27:18 If you want my opinion, he comes from right here on Earth.
00:29:45 Gee, that's a good idea.
00:32:31 No. No, it's for lots of other things, too.
00:34:50 Maybe he isn't home.
00:39:06 - Uh, Mrs. Benson, this is Mr. Brady. - How do you do?
00:41:33 If you’re not interested or if you intend to turn me over to your army
00:44:12 One thing, Mr. Klaatu.
00:46:22 He has his homework to keep him occupied.
00:48:49 - What do you mean, dear? - On account of last night.
00:57:26 Think back. You didn't follow Mr. Carpenter at all, did you? You haven't even been outside.
01:00:52 - What happened? - What time is it?
01:04:58 Of course. Of course I do.
01:08:07 Get this other call first.
01:10:14 Deploy all Zone Five units according to Plan B. Immediately!
01:14:54 Attention, all units, northwest area, Zone Five.
01:26:46 And, since their concern is for our safety
01:29:49 The decision rests with you.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed773
Dialogue density8.4 lines / min
First line00:00:01
Final line01:29:49

Production Record

DirectorRobert Wise
LanguageEnglish
Budget$995,000
Revenue$1,850,000
IMDb votes87,639