Movie·1976·139 min

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Name: The Man Who Fell to Earth
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1976-03-18
Duration: 139 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia, Buck Henry

The Man Who Fell to Earth streams in the US on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel and 8 more apps, as of October 5, 2026.

Power, space, time and a visitor.

6.5 / 10 · TMDBTomatometer 79%Audience 68%Metacritic 81IMDb 6.5Letterboxd 3.5

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Science Fiction Drama Fantasy

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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