

The Man Who Fell to Earth
Power, space, time and a visitor.
6.5(617)19762h 19m4
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.
TMDB
6.5/10
617 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $1.5M
- Box office
- —
- Language
- English
- based on novel or book
- extraterrestrial technology
- dystopia
- alien life-form
- alien
- depressing
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Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TheatricalR28 May 1976
- PhysicalNR25 Aug 1998
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical1818 Mar 1976
- Physical1850th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray19 Oct 2026
AustraliaAU
- TheatricalR 18+1 May 1976
CanadaCA
- Theatrical18A18 Mar 1976
ArgentinaAR
- Theatrical1 Nov 1979
BrazilBR
- Theatrical12 May 1976
CzechiaCZ
- Theatrical (limited)15+Projekt 10021 Jan 2000
DenmarkDK
- Theatrical157 Jun 1976
FranceFR
- Theatrical5 Jul 1977
GermanyDE
- Theatrical1619 Aug 1976
GreeceGR
- PhysicalK15DVD15 May 2005
IrelandIE
- Theatrical185 Nov 1976
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Man Who Fell to Earth released?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth was released on 18 March 1976.
- Where can I watch The Man Who Fell to Earth online?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth is available on Amazon Video in India. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Man Who Fell to Earth?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Man Who Fell to Earth is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Man Who Fell to Earth?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 617 votes.
- Who directed The Man Who Fell to Earth?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
- How long is The Man Who Fell to Earth?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth runs for 2h 19m.











