The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
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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.
- Released: 1976-03-18
- Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
- Runtime: 2h 19m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10 from 624 votes
Directed by Nicolas Roeg.
Top cast
- 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
- Bernie Casey as Peters
- Adrienne La Russa as Helen
- Claudia Jennings as Peters' Wife (uncredited)
- Rick Riccardo as Trevor
- Jim Lovell as James Lovell
Where to watch The Man Who Fell to Earth
- United States: stream on Philo, Criterion Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel; watch free on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, The CW, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: rent on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
- India: rent on Amazon Video
- Canada: stream on Criterion Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
- Australia: stream on MUBI; rent on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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