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The Man from Earth

  • 2007
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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The Man from Earth (2007)
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An impromptu goodbye party for Professor John Oldman becomes a mysterious interrogation after the retiring scholar reveals to his colleagues he has a longer and stranger past than they can i... Read allAn impromptu goodbye party for Professor John Oldman becomes a mysterious interrogation after the retiring scholar reveals to his colleagues he has a longer and stranger past than they can imagine.An impromptu goodbye party for Professor John Oldman becomes a mysterious interrogation after the retiring scholar reveals to his colleagues he has a longer and stranger past than they can imagine.

  • Director
    • Richard Schenkman
  • Writer
    • Jerome Bixby
  • Stars
    • David Lee Smith
    • Tony Todd
    • John Billingsley
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    193K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,311
    200
    • Director
      • Richard Schenkman
    • Writer
      • Jerome Bixby
    • Stars
      • David Lee Smith
      • Tony Todd
      • John Billingsley
    • 999User reviews
    • 81Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 2 nominations

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    Alexis Thorpe and Ellen Crawford in The Man from Earth (2007)
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    Alexis Thorpe, Annika Peterson, Ellen Crawford, and Tony Todd in The Man from Earth (2007)
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    The Man from Earth (2007)
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    David Lee Smith
    David Lee Smith
    • John
    Tony Todd
    Tony Todd
    • Dan
    John Billingsley
    John Billingsley
    • Harry
    Ellen Crawford
    Ellen Crawford
    • Edith
    Annika Peterson
    Annika Peterson
    • Sandy
    William Katt
    William Katt
    • Art
    Alexis Thorpe
    Alexis Thorpe
    • Linda
    Richard Riehle
    Richard Riehle
    • Dr. Will Gruber
    Steven Littles
    Steven Littles
    • Moving Man #1
    Chase Sprague
    • Moving Man #2
    Robbie Bryan
    Robbie Bryan
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      • Richard Schenkman
    • Writer
      • Jerome Bixby
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    • Trivia
      The whole movie was shot using 2 Panasonic DVX100 camcorders, which probably explains the overall grainy look of the film.
    • Goofs
      (at around 12 mins) When discussing Columbus' journey John implies that there was still widespread belief that the earth was flat. In fact, since the time of the Greeks it had been relatively common (educated) knowledge that the earth was round. (Columbus' error was in underestimating the diameter of the earth and thus the distance to Asia by a westerly route. Luckily, he bumped into the Americas where he'd roughly calculated Asia was supposed to be, otherwise they'd have been lost at sea.)
    • Quotes

      Harry: Edith, I was raised on the Torah, my wife on the Qu'Ran, my eldest son is an Atheist, my youngest is a scientologist, my daughter is studying Hinduism, I imagine there is room there for a holy war in my living room, but we practice live and let live.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies That Take Place in One Room (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Forever
      Lyrics by Richard Schenkman
      Music by Mark Hinton Stewart
      BDI Music, Ltd.
      Performed by Mark Hinton Stewart
      Vocalist Chantelle Duncan

    User reviews999

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    10/10
    Make absolutely certain you do not miss this film
    This is by far the most unusual movie I have ever seen. I am a die hard Sci-Fi buff and found myself wondering why no one has released a movie like this before. I was totally engrossed... the story pulled me in like a Black Hole, I found myself wanting more and more.

    This film is tantalizing, not to your eyes, not to your ears, but rather where it counts the most...your brain. What a breath of fresh air, I felt satisfied in the end and invigorated. If I had paid 50 dollars to see this film I would not have been disappointed.

    For anyone who has an intellect, is open minded and ready for an adventure born of thought, Ideas and possibilities, make absolutely certain you do not miss this film.
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    • brmelez
    • Nov 9, 2007

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    • Release date
      • November 13, 2007 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jerome Bixby's The Man from Earth
    • Filming locations
      • Agua Dulce Movie Ranch - 34855 Petersen Road, Agua Dulce, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Falling Sky Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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