Now, before we get into the basics of how you can watch 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' right now, here are some useful insights about the British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V., Cinema 5 drama flick. The Man Who Fell to Earth starring David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia has a R rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 19 min. The release date of the movie is May 28th, 1976. The movie received a user score of 64/100 on TMDb, which comes from reviews from 571 registered users.
Looking for a quick synopsis? Here's the plot: "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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