Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. Dr. Helen Benson finds herself face-to-face with an alien who has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending crisis. She quickly discovers the deadly ramifications of Klaatu's claim that he is a 'friend to the Earth.' Now, she and her yourng stepson must find a way to convince the entity who was sent to destroy humans that mankind is worth saving, but it may be too late.

Based on the screenplay by Edmund H. North. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008.