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Where to Watch The Man Who Fell to Earth(1976)

Power, space, time and a visitor.

6.6IMDb
79%Rotten Tomatoes
81Metascore
Science FictionDramaFantasy2h 19m

Looking for where to watch The Man Who Fell to Earth? You can currently find The Man Who Fell to Earth online through Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, and Apple iTunes. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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. While developing a method to transport water, Thomas meets Mary-Lou, a quiet hotel clerk, and begins to fall in love with her. Just as he is ready to leave Earth, Thomas is intercepted by the U.S. government, and his entire plan is threatened.

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The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), directed by Nicolas Roeg, is a science fiction film and is available to stream on 10 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 6.6/10 and 79% on Rotten Tomatoes from 589 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 1976, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1970s science fiction, and remains widely watched decades later.

The film stars David Bowie, Rip Torn, and Candy Clark. At 139 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.

If you're looking to watch The Man Who Fell to Earth online, the best option is Criterion Channel for subscribers — included with the standard subscription, no rental required. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Forrest Gump and The Fifth Element, both of which are available to stream right now.

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  • No — The Man Who Fell to Earth isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Criterion Channel.
  • The Man Who Fell to Earth is available to stream on Criterion Channel in the US.
  • No — The Man Who Fell to Earth isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Criterion Channel.
  • Yes — The Man Who Fell to Earth is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi, and it's also included with Criterion Channel.
  • The Man Who Fell to Earth runs 2h 19m (139 minutes total).
  • IMDb 6.6/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 79% · Metacritic 81/100.

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