@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The Man from Earth
"From one of the acclaimed writers of Star Trek and The Twilight Zone comes a story that transcends both time and space..."
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.
Quick Stats
7.6
TMDB Rating
2,966
Votes
1h 27m
Runtime
$200K
Budget
—
Box Office
—
Return
Key Crew
DirectorRichard Schenkman
WriterJerome Bixby
CinematographyAfshin Shahidi
ComposerMark Hinton Stewart
EditorNeil Grieve
Production DesignPriscilla Elliott
Produced by
Falling Sky Entertainment
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
David Lee Smith
John Oldman
Tony Todd
Dan
John Billingsley
Harry
Ellen Crawford
Edith
Annika Peterson
Sandy
Alexis Thorpe
Linda Murphy
William Katt
Art
Richard Riehle
Dr. Will Gruber
Steven Littles
Moving Man #1
C
Chase Sprague
Moving Man #2
Robbie Bryan
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