Rise of the Planet of the Apes vs The Day the Earth Stood Still
Rise of the Planet of the Apes has the higher audience score (7.3/10 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 1h 45m. The Day the Earth Stood Still is the older of the two (2008 against 2011). Both are drama, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
The Day the Earth Stood Still| Rise of the Planet of the Apes | The Day the Earth Stood Still | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 5.6/10 |
| Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Length | 1h 45m | 1h 44m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller | Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Rupert Wyatt | Scott Derrickson |
| Main cast | John Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tyler Labine, James Franco, Andy Serkis | Jon Hamm, Robert Knepper, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, Jake McLaughlin |
Synopsis
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.
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.
Where to watch
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