Where to watch The Man Who Fell to Earth(1976)
In the United States, The Man Who Fell to Earth is available to stream on Lionsgate+, BFI Player, and Howdy. It's also free on The Roku Channel, The CW, Kanopy, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Man Who Fell to Earth
Availability in United States
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BFI Player
Howdy
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The CW
Kanopy
Plex
Plex Channel
Fawesome
Tubi TV
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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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YouTube
Fandango At Home
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- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
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- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Man Who Fell to Earth plot summary
Power, space, time and a visitor.
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.
Details
- Release date
- March 18, 1976
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
- Directed by
- Nicolas Roeg
- Country
- United Kingdom, Curaçao
- TMDB rating
- 6.5 / 10 · 631 votes
The Man Who Fell to Earth trailer
Cast
David BowieThomas Jerome Newton
Rip TornNathan Bryce
Candy ClarkMary-Lou
Tony MasciaArthur
Buck HenryOliver Farnsworth
Bernie CaseyPeters
Adrienne La RussaHelen
Claudia JenningsPeters' Wife (uncredited)
Rick RiccardoTrevor
Jim LovellJames Lovell
FAQ
Where can I watch The Man Who Fell to Earth?
In the United States, The Man Who Fell to Earth is available to stream on Lionsgate+, BFI Player, and Howdy. It's also free on The Roku Channel, The CW, Kanopy, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Man Who Fell to Earth?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Man Who Fell to Earth?
The Man Who Fell to Earth runs 2h 19m (139 minutes).
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