The Man from Earth

Film - 2007 - Drama, Fantasy, Science-Fiction

The story

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.

Directed by

Richard Schenkman

Starring

David Lee Smith, Tony Todd, John Billingsley, Ellen Crawford, Annika Peterson, Alexis Thorpe

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 7.8 out of 10

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Film · 2007 · Drama · Fantasy · Science-Fiction

The Man from Earth

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The story

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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IMDb
7.8 / 10
222k votes
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Tomatometer
3.78 / 5
152k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.6 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, Fantasy, Science-Fiction
Runtime1h 27m
RatedPG
Release2007-06-10
Where to watch
Prime Video
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