The Man from Earth
“From one of the acclaimed writers of Star Trek and The Twilight Zone comes a story that transcends both time and space...”
Synopsis
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.
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The Man From Earth - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 5, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Schenkman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Bixby
- Original Score
- Mark Hinton Stewart
- Original Title
- The Man from Earth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Production Studios
- Falling Sky Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Schenkman
Jerome Bixby
Mark Hinton Stewart
Afshin Shahidi
Neil Grieve
Emerson Bixby, Mark Pellington, Richard Schenkman, Eric D. Wilkinson
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Schenkman
Director
Jerome Bixby
Writer
Richard Schenkman
Producer
Eric D. Wilkinson
Producer
Mark Hinton Stewart
Original Music Composer
Afshin Shahidi
Director of Photography
Neil Grieve
Editor
Priscilla Elliott
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man from Earth
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What is The Man from Earth about?
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.
Who directed The Man from Earth?
The Man from Earth was directed by Richard Schenkman.
Who stars in The Man from Earth?
The principal cast of The Man from Earth includes David Lee Smith, Tony Todd, John Billingsley, Ellen Crawford, Annika Peterson.
When was The Man from Earth released and how long is it?
The Man from Earth was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man from Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man from Earth was composed by Mark Hinton Stewart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man from Earth?
The Man from Earth holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).