The Man From Earth

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The Man From Earth

2007

1h 23m

Sci-Fi

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College professors discuss many topics with a colleague who claims to be thousands of years old.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

As far as heady sci-fi projects go, this might be the least traditional of them all.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 26, 2020

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Dennis Schwartz

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An intriguing cerebral psychological sci-fi yarn.

Rated: A-

Jul 12, 2016

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Andrew L. Urban

Urban Cinefile

A unique blend of theology, biological fantasy and mind games

Feb 20, 2009

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Mark R. Leeper

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Very probably will be one of the best science fiction films of this decade. It really deserves to be seen.

Rated: 9/10

Sep 15, 2008

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David Cornelius

eFilmCritic.com

It's that rare film that rewards inquisitiveness.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 21, 2007

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bebri a

Some would inevitably experience this film as disrespectful of Christianity, but I as one, do not. I had a premonition that this could head in the direction of the central figure of the New Testament. The older woman's character of outraged defender was far too literal for a professor of anything heady. And then her ping pong supplicant transitions? I'll stop with picking from among many flaws to leave with something positive. The Man for Earth's a thoughtful film that allows us a moment to simplify life's difficult questions for a moment or two - if we allow that to occur.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/15/25

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Azor A

An amazing movie with a great plot. The twist at the end is so beautifully sad

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/13/25

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Lewis S

The lead actor who played John was good, but the rest of the cast were pretty bad overall. Definitely an interesting idea, but I think they rushed the ending massively.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/30/25

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Jian B

Once again, not what you expected... And certainly not in a good way. This felt more like a YouTube video. But maybe I'm an idiot unable to understand media requiring brain activity.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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Anastasius 1

I watched it because I saw a clip of it on tick tock and thought why no watch it now I feel I need to be a like a smart guy or something never wanted to be smart but I feel like after watching that I can ace a test or something I can't though I'm a f student. Grate movie will study maybe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/28/25

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Juan Diego G

It’s an amazing psychological experience for people who’s open to interpretation. It explores the wondering of human life and the experience of living. Loved it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/22/25

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Synopsis

College professors discuss many topics with a colleague who claims to be thousands of years old.

Director: Richard Schenkman
Producer: Richard Schenkman, Eric D. Wilkinson
Screenwriter: Jerome Bixby
Production Co: Falling Sky Entertainment
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Runtime: 1h 23m

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