The Man Who Fell to Earth

Name: The Man Who Fell to Earth
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1976-03-18
Duration: 2 h 19 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia, Buck Henry

1976·Movie·R·139 min·★ 6.5(602)

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“Power, space, time and a visitor.”

Thomas Jerome Newton is an alien who has come to Earth in search of water to save his home planet. Aided by lawyer Oliver Farnsworth, Thomas uses his knowledge of advanced technology to create profitable inventions. While developing a method to transport water, Thomas meets Mary-Lou, a quiet hotel clerk, and begins to fall in love with her. Just as he is ready to leave Earth, Thomas is intercepted by the U.S. government, and his entire plan is threatened.

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About The Man Who Fell to Earth

The Man Who Fell to Earth is a 1976 English-language science fiction, drama and fantasy film directed by Nicolas Roeg. The cast is led by David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark. It has a runtime of 2h 19m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy.

The Man Who Fell to Earth was produced by British Lion Films and Houtsnede Maatschappij and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 18, 1976, and carries a R certification.

Director: Nicolas Roeg
Writers: Paul Mayersberg
Release date: March 18, 1976
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Budget: $2 million
Production: British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij

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The Man Who Fell to Earth cast & crew

The Man Who Fell to Earth was directed by Nicolas Roeg and written by Paul Mayersberg.

The cast features David Bowie as Thomas Jerome Newton, Rip Torn as Nathan Bryce, Candy Clark as Mary-Lou, Tony Mascia as Arthur, Buck Henry as Oliver Farnsworth, and Bernie Casey as Peters.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Phillips, cinematography is by Anthony B. Richmond, and it was produced by Michael Deeley and Barry Spikings.

Is The Man Who Fell to Earth worth watching?

The Man Who Fell to Earth holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 602 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.

At 2h 19m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy science fiction, drama, and fantasy, The Man Who Fell to Earth is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Man Who Fell to Earth

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