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The Man Who Fell to Earth

Power, space, time and a visitor.

1976 R 2h 19m

DramaFantasyScience Fiction

6.5/10 TMDB Score624 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original titleThe Man Who Fell to Earth
Release dateMay 28, 1976
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryNetherlands Antilles, United Kingdom
Certification (US)R
Keywordsbased on novel or book, dystopia, alien life-form, alien, depressing, extraterrestrial technology

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★ 6.5/10

624 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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What is The Man Who Fell to Earth about?

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.

When was The Man Who Fell to Earth released?

The Man Who Fell to Earth was released on May 28, 1976 (status: Released).

Who directed The Man Who Fell to Earth?

Nicolas Roeg directed The Man Who Fell to Earth.

What is the TMDB rating of The Man Who Fell to Earth?

The Man Who Fell to Earth has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 from 624 votes.