The Man from Earth (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2007, The Man from Earth is a drama and science fiction film directed by Richard Schenkman, running about 87 minutes. “From one of the acclaimed writers of Star Trek and The Twilight Zone comes a story that transcends both time and space...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An impromptu goodbye party for Professor John Oldman becomes a mysterious interrogation after the retiring scholar reveals to his colleagues he never ages and has walked the earth for 14,000 years.
Who’s in it. The Man from Earth stars David Lee Smith as John Oldman, Tony Todd as Dan, John Billingsley as Harry and Ellen Crawford as Edith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Man from Earth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Earth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from Earth (2007)?
- In US, The Man from Earth is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man from Earth worth watching?
- The Man from Earth holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man from Earth?
- The Man from Earth stars David Lee Smith, Tony Todd, John Billingsley, Ellen Crawford and Annika Peterson.
- When was The Man from Earth released?
- The Man from Earth was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.