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The Man from Earth (2007)

โ€œFrom one of the acclaimed writers of Star Trek and The Twilight Zone comes a story that transcends both time and space...โ€

7.6/10 ยท 3,046 votes 1h 27m nr DramaScience-fiction

#17 of 208 films from 2007 #685 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Richard Schenkman ยท Written by Jerome Bixby

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Overview

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.

Cast

David Lee Smithas John Oldman
Tony Toddas Dan
John Billingsleyas Harry
Ellen Crawfordas Edith
Annika Petersonas Sandy
Alexis Thorpeas Linda Murphy
William Kattas Art
Richard Riehleas Dr. Will Gruber
Steven Littlesas Moving Man #1
Chase Spragueas Moving Man #2
Robbie Bryanas Officer

Facts

Release dateJune 10, 2007
Runtime87 min (1h 27m) โ€” shorter as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresDrama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$200,000
IMDbtt0756683

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Questions

How long is The Man from Earth?
The Man from Earth runs 87 minutes (1h 27m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Man from Earth worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 3,046 votes, which places it #17 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 92%) and #685 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Man from Earth?
The Man from Earth was directed by Richard Schenkman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: I Spit on Your Grave III: Vengeance Is Mine (2015).
Who stars in The Man from Earth?
David Lee Smith as John Oldman; Tony Todd as Dan; John Billingsley as Harry; Ellen Crawford as Edith; Annika Peterson as Sandy; Alexis Thorpe as Linda Murphy.
What is The Man from Earth rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Man from Earth?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/139290.

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