The Man from Earth
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The Man from Earth

Dir. Richard Schenkman · United States of America · English

8.0 Our score

2007 Movie Drama, Science Fiction

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Our take

The movie starts with Professor John Oldman packing his things to leave and start a new life. He invites his friends to say goodbye and decides to reveal the reason for his departure. The starting point of the narration is a simple question asked by Oldman to his friends: what would a man from the upper paleolithic look like if he had survived until the present day? As scientists, the protagonists play his game and investigate the question, not knowing whether the story is a bad joke or a genuine narration. One of the best movies I’ve watched and definitely one of the most under-rated.

The story

What happens

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.

The details

About this pick

Year
2007
Type
Movie
Director
Richard Schenkman
Cast
David Lee Smith, Ellen Crawford, John Billingsley, Tony Todd
Language
English
Country
United States of America

Streaming arrival

  • Tubi
  • Prime Video
  • Kanopy

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  1. One of the most underrated films of all time. The entire film is shot almost like a theatre play, with very good dialogues and a plot that keeps on giving throughout the entirety of the film.
    Would definitely recommend!

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