The Man Who Fell to Earth
1976 · Movie · 2h 19m · R
The read
A Balasaur Score of 72 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, Metacritic 81/100. Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 84% of the 169 1970s science fiction movies in this catalog. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do.
620 audience votes
Key crew
- Nicolas RoegDirector
- Paul MayersbergScreenplay
- John PhillipsOriginal Music Composer
- Stomu YamashtaOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- David BowieThomas Jerome Newton
- Rip TornNathan Bryce
- Candy ClarkMary-Lou
- Tony MasciaArthur
- Buck HenryOliver Farnsworth
- Bernie CaseyPeters
- Adrienne La RussaHelen
- Claudia JenningsPeters' Wife (uncredited)
- Rick RiccardoTrevor
- Jim LovellJames Lovell
- Hilary HollandJill
- Linda HuttonElaine
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Themes
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