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The Man Who Fell to Earth

6.519762h 19mRMovieScience FictionDramaFantasy

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…

DirectorNicolas Roeg
WriterPaul Mayersberg
ProducersMichael Deeley·Barry Spikings

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Cast · Directed by Nicolas Roeg

DBDavid Bowie
David Bowie
Thomas Jerome Newton
RTRip Torn
Rip Torn
Nathan Bryce
CCCandy Clark
Candy Clark
Mary-Lou
TMTony Mascia
Tony Mascia
Arthur
BHBuck Henry
Buck Henry
Oliver Farnsworth
BCBernie Casey
Bernie Casey
Peters
ARAdrienne La Russa
Adrienne La Russa
Helen
CJClaudia Jennings
Claudia Jennings
Peters' Wife (uncredited)
RRRick Riccardo
Rick Riccardo
Trevor
JLJim Lovell
Jim Lovell
James Lovell
HH
Hilary Holland
Jill
LH
Linda Hutton
Elaine

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The Man Who Fell to Earth is streaming on Philo, Criterion Channel and BFI Player in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Man Who Fell to Earth is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and Criterion Channel.

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