

The Man from Earth
From one of the acclaimed writers of Star Trek and The Twilight Zone comes a story that transcends both time and space...
A departing professor gathers his closest colleagues for an intimate farewell, but the night takes an unexpected turn when he shares a stunning secret about his past. As the conversation unfolds, skepticism and curiosity collide, challenging everything they thought they knew about history, science, and belief.
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7.6/10
3,097 votes
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $200K
- Box office
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- Language
- English
- immortality
- birthday
- legend
- philosophy
- professor
- psychology
- bible
- time
- survival
- anthropology
- prehistory
- religion
Top billed cast
Behind the camera
Director
Writers
Music
Produced in
United States of America
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TheatricalNR10 Jun 2007
United KingdomGB
- PhysicalPGAnchor Bay Entertainment UK Ltd14 May 2008
AustraliaAU
- TheatricalPG16 Sept 2008
BrazilBR
- TheatricalIMDB13 Nov 2007
FranceFR
- PhysicalUDVD & Blu-Ray5 Jul 2011
GermanyDE
- Theatrical012 Feb 2009
GreeceGR
- TheatricalPG16 Sept 2008
HungaryHU
- Theatrical122 Nov 2008
MexicoMX
- TheatricalB-1527 Aug 2008
South KoreaKR
- Theatrical1230 Sept 2010
SpainES
- Theatrical7ICAA: 801418 Feb 2014
SwedenSE
- Theatrical1523 May 2011
Frequently asked questions
The Man from Earth was released on 10 June 2007.
Audience reviews
4- A8/10
Andres Gomez
2/18/2016
A great idea for a movie developed in a witty script. Well done and with a decent cast. Perfect for being played also in the theaters or watched under the blanket at home.
- F3/10
furious_iz
2/13/2018
DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE! Maybe that statement is a little facetious, but I feel it is true. I read **_AMAZING_** reviews for this film. I went in with high hopes, expecting a well acted, thoughtful, existential and quiet science fiction film. Instead I saw a film so poor I wondered what's the scam here? How could this film possibly have a score in the high 7s. The premise is solid at first glance, but as…
- H10/10
Hossein
12/24/2020
I'd like to invite you to **believe the hype**. This movie is very well written and simply great. Keeps you at the edge of your seat and doesn't fail to amaze you till its very last second.
- R7/10
RalphRahal
12/17/2024
The Man From Earth is a rare gem in indie filmmaking, a movie that relies solely on its thought-provoking writing and concept rather than flashy visuals or high-budget effects. Directed by Richard Schenkman and written by Jerome Bixby, the film unfolds entirely through dialogue, as a college professor reveals an extraordinary secret to his friends during an intimate gathering. The story is the heart of the movie, …
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