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The Man from Earth

2007 1h 27m
Science Fiction Drama
MOVIEVIBE Rating
7.6/10
3,033 reviews
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The Man from Earth

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.

"From one of the acclaimed writers of Star Trek and The Twilight Zone comes a story that transcends both time and space..."

Top Billed Cast

David Lee Smith
David Lee Smith
John Oldman
Tony Todd
Tony Todd
Dan
John Billingsley
John Billingsley
Harry
Ellen Crawford
Ellen Crawford
Edith
Annika Peterson
Annika Peterson
Sandy
Alexis Thorpe
Alexis Thorpe
Linda Murphy
William Katt
William Katt
Art
Richard Riehle
Richard Riehle
Dr. Will Gruber

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

A Andres Gomez Verified TMDB Critic
2016-02-18

A great idea for a movie developed in a witty script. Well done and with a decent cast.

Perfect for being played also in the theaters or watched under the blanket at home....

F furious_iz Verified TMDB Critic
2018-02-13

DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!

Maybe that statement is a little facetious, but I feel it is true. I read **_AMAZING_** reviews for this film. I went in with high hopes, expecting a well acted, thoughtful, existential and quiet science fiction film.

Instead I saw a film so poor I wondered what's the scam here? How could this film possibly have a score in the high 7s.

The premise is solid at first glance, but as the film moves along it delves deeper and deeper in to melodrama, and then eventually patronising and insulting trash. I am agnostic, but I found the religion bashing heavy hande...

H Hossein Verified TMDB Critic
2020-12-24

I'd like to invite you to **believe the hype**. This movie is very well written and simply great. Keeps you at the edge of your seat and doesn't fail to amaze you till its very last second....

R RalphRahal Verified TMDB Critic
2024-12-17

The Man From Earth is a rare gem in indie filmmaking, a movie that relies solely on its thought-provoking writing and concept rather than flashy visuals or high-budget effects. Directed by Richard Schenkman and written by Jerome Bixby, the film unfolds entirely through dialogue, as a college professor reveals an extraordinary secret to his friends during an intimate gathering.

The story is the heart of the movie, blending history, philosophy, and science fiction into a compelling narrative. It challenges viewers to think deeply about humanity, mortality, and the nature of belief. Despite it...