The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Man Who Fell to Earth is a 1976 sci-fi drama directed by Nicolas Roeg, starring David Bowie, Candy Clark and Rip Torn. It is partly based on The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes and earned $167,072 worldwide. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1977. Critics gave it 81 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 19m (139 min)
- Director
- Nicolas Roeg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cinema 5 Distributing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man Who Fell to Earth About?
The premise of The Man Who Fell to Earth without spoilers, adapted from The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An alien being arrives on Earth seeking water to save his dying planet. He struggles to understand human customs and technology while attempting to achieve his mission. The visually striking film explores themes of isolation, alienation, and the challenges of cross-cultural communication, featuring a captivating performance from David Bowie in his first major film role, alongside Candy Clark, Buck Henry, and Rip Torn.
The Man Who Fell to Earth Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on novel
- alien
- sex scene
- male full frontal nudity
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- dying planet
- nonlinear timeline
- cult film
- surrealism
- desert
- tragedy
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- satire
- humanoid alien
- alien on earth
- small town
- lust
- memory
- secret
- captive
- depression
- recluse
- water
- female full frontal nudity
- sex with alien
- television addiction
- urinating in fear
- bare chested male
- murder
- scientist
- oral sex
- hallucination
- drought
- independent film
- male nudity
- male frontal nudity
- new mexico
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- incarceration
- watching tv
- motion sickness
- male teacher female student affair
- thrown through a window
- midlife crisis
- female rear nudity
- male rear nudity
- disguise
- mistress
- slow motion scene
- limousine
The Man Who Fell to Earth Cast
David Bowie leads the cast, with Candy Clark and Rip Torn. Directed by Nicolas Roeg.
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Director Nicolas Roeg
More from Nicolas Roeg
More films directed by Nicolas Roeg, best-rated first: Don't Look Now, Walkabout, The Witches and Eureka.
The Man Who Fell to Earth Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Man Who Fell to Earth 81 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 64% User score
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The Man Who Fell to Earth Plot Summary
What happens in The Man Who Fell to Earth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Thomas Jerome Newton is a humanoid alien who arrives on Earth from a distant planet, landing in the stark landscapes of New Mexico. To the world, he appears as an ordinary Englishman, but he is here on a critical mission: to transport water back to his home planet, which is enduring a dire drought. Using the advanced technology from his homeland, Newton quickly patents several inventions on Earth, amassing considerable wealth through his role as the head of the World Enterprises Corporation, aided by his skilled patent attorney, Oliver Farnsworth.
Full summary
The whole story of The Man Who Fell to Earth, scene by scene
The Man Who Fell to Earth Box Office
The Man Who Fell to Earth grossed $167,072 worldwide. $100,072 came from the US and Canada and $63,120 (39%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$167.1K
- US & Canada
- $100.1K
- International
- $63.1K
The Man Who Fell to Earth Awards & Nominations
The Man Who Fell to Earth won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1977.
1 win1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1977 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Actor
The Man Who Fell to Earth Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer The Man Who Fell To Earth - Rialto Pictures 35th Anniversary Trailer
- Featurette Michael C. Hall on The Man Who Fell to Earth and David Bowie
- Featurette STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS: THE PODCAST - The Man Who Fell to Earth with guest & film critic Mark Kermode
How Well Do You Know The Man Who Fell to Earth?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the extraterrestrial character in the film?
Cars in The Man Who Fell to Earth
18 cars on screen, including the 1974 Lincoln Continental Stretched Limousine and the 1969 AMC Rebel.
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1974 Lincoln Continental Stretched Limousine Main role -
1969 AMC Rebel Important role -
1974 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham Minor role -
1968 Checker Taxicab Minor role
The Man Who Fell to Earth Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Mannen som kom ned på jorden” and “L'homme qui venait d'ailleurs”.
- Also known as
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- Mannen som kom ned på jorden
- L'homme qui venait d'ailleurs
- L'uomo che cadde sulla Terra
- El hombre que cayó a la tierra
- Dünyaya düşen adam
- Mannen uten ansikt
- O Homem Que Veio do Espaço
- Mannen som falt til jorden
- Der Mann, der vom Himmel fiel
- Человек, который упал на Землю
- 天外来客
- Mannen utan ansikte
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- A Földre pottyant férfi
- Muž, který spadl na Zemi
- Człowiek, który spadł na ziemię
- האיש שנפל מכוכב אחר
- O Homem Que Caiu na Terra
- Bărbatul care a căzut pe Pământ
- Ο Άνθρωπος που Έπεσε στη Γη
- 지구에 떨어진 사나이
- Manden som kom ned på jorden
- Людина, яка впала на Землю
- 天外來客
- Mies toisesta maailmasta
- 地球に落ちて来た男
- L’home que va caure a la Terra
- บุรุษผู้มาจากต่างดาว
- Žmogus, kuris nukrito į žemę
- Čovjek koji je pao na Zemlju
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The Man Who Fell to Earth FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Man Who Fell to Earth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man Who Fell to Earth?
The Man Who Fell to Earth runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
When was The Man Who Fell to Earth released?
The Man Who Fell to Earth was released on May 28, 1976.
Who directed The Man Who Fell to Earth?
The Man Who Fell to Earth was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
More films by Nicolas Roeg Who is in the cast of The Man Who Fell to Earth?
The Man Who Fell to Earth stars David Bowie, Candy Clark and Rip Torn.
How much did The Man Who Fell to Earth make at the box office?
The Man Who Fell to Earth grossed $167,072 worldwide ($100,072 domestic, $63,120 international).
How is The Man Who Fell to Earth rated?
The Man Who Fell to Earth has 81 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Is The Man Who Fell to Earth based on a book?
Yes. The Man Who Fell to Earth is partly adapted from The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis.
What awards did The Man Who Fell to Earth win?
The Man Who Fell to Earth won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1977.
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