Earthlings
Synopsis
Tom Chen, an affluent Chinese American, decides to celebrate the anniversary of his divorce with a dinner party. When his intended guests cancel, he impulsively invites the two Mexican day laborers, Javier and Diego, who are working in his yard, to join him instead. But as the three men are settling into the evening, finding connections and differences in their respective American stories, two of Tom’s original guests show up after all, and the resulting clash of cultures and beliefs takes the evening to new heights—and depths—of desire, hedonism, and conflict.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Göteborg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Doughton
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Doughton
- Original Title
- Earthlings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Doughton
Steven Doughton, Jonathan Raymond
Jonathan Raymond, Todd Haynes
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Doughton
Director
Steven Doughton
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Earthlings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Earthlings about?
Tom Chen, an affluent Chinese American, decides to celebrate the anniversary of his divorce with a dinner party. When his intended guests cancel, he impulsively invites the two Mexican day laborers, Javier and Diego, who are working in his yard, to join him instead. But as the three men are settling into the evening, finding connections and differences in their respective American stories, two of Tom’s original guests show up after all, and the resulting clash of cultures and beliefs takes the evening to new heights—and depths—of desire, hedonism, and conflict.
Who directed Earthlings?
Earthlings was directed by Steven Doughton.
Who stars in Earthlings?
The principal cast of Earthlings includes James Le Gros, Daniel Edward Mora, Luis Chávez, Kelvin Han Yee, Tina Holmes.
When was Earthlings released and how long is it?
Earthlings was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Earthlings?
Earthlings holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).