Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes vs The Day the Earth Stood Still
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has the higher audience score (7.1/10 against 5.6/10 for The Day the Earth Stood Still). The Day the Earth Stood Still is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 25m. The Day the Earth Stood Still is the older of the two (2008 against 2024). Both are drama, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The Day the Earth Stood Still| Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | The Day the Earth Stood Still | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 5.6/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2008 |
| Length | 2h 25m | 1h 44m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller | Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Wes Ball | Scott Derrickson |
| Main cast | Sara Wiseman, William H. Macy, Freya Allan, Peter Macon, Kevin Durand | Jon Hamm, Robert Knepper, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, Jake McLaughlin |
Synopsis
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Several generations following Caesar's reign, apes – now the dominant species – live harmoniously while humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all he's known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
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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