The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
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✅ Yes, The Man Who Fell to Earth is on MUBI in 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇳🇿 New Zealand — until January 7.
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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| Director | Nicolas Roeg |
| Cast | David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia, Buck Henry |
| Year | 1976 |
| Runtime | 139 min |
| Genres | Sci-Fi, Drama, Cult |
| Available in | 🇦🇺 Australia⏳ until January 7 🇳🇿 New Zealand⏳ until January 7 |
📺 Also streaming on
| Amazon Prime Video | 🇨🇦 |