The Man Who Fell to Earth

About The Man Who Fell to Earth

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.

The Man Who Fell to Earth is a 1976 fantasy science fiction film directed by Nicolas Roeg. David Bowie stars as Thomas Jerome Newton, Rip Torn as Nathan Bryce, Candy Clark as Mary-Lou, and Tony Mascia as Arthur.

Released in March 1976, it runs 139 minutes. Written by Paul Mayersberg. The story is adapted from a novel.

Shelv files it under depressing, alien life-form, extraterrestrial technology, and dystopia. In the United States it streams on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel. It scores 6.5 out of 10 from 632 TMDB voters and it carries a R rating.

The Hunger Games, Edge of Tomorrow, and War of the Worlds make useful companions to The Man Who Fell to Earth, all filed under alien.