A gleaming unidentified flying object lands in Cold War Washington, D.C., surrounded by military forces. Out comes Klaatu, an intergalactic ambassador, accompanied by a powerful robot named Gort. Klaatu claims to come in peace, seeking to warn humanity and issue a ultimatum. But is he a harbinger of doom?

The Day the Earth Stood Still
An extraterrestrial entity materializes in Washington, D.C. and issues an ultimatum to humanity: to coexist peacefully or risk facing annihilation.