"The Day the Earth Stood Still" is a 2008 science fiction film directed by Scott Derrickson, starring Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly. The movie is a remake of the 1951 film of the same name, which was directed by Robert Wise. The story revolves around an alien named Klaatu (played by Keanu Reeves) who arrives on Earth in a giant spaceship, accompanied by a giant robot named Gorts.