The Man from Earth (2007)
A professor's farewell party becomes an intimate, cerebral debate when he reveals an impossible secret about his past.
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.
How intense is The Man from Earth?
The Man from Earth has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip.
What The Man from Earth feels like
- Tone
- cerebralintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Man from Earth
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Is The Man from Earth scary?
No. The Man from Earth is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Man from Earth gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Man from Earth sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
How long is The Man from Earth?
The Man from Earth runs 1h 27m.
Where can I stream The Man from Earth?
The Man from Earth is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and Fandango at Home (free).
Does The Man from Earth have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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