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Summary The Man Who Fell to Earth is a daring exploration of science fiction as an art form. The story of an alien on an elaborate rescue mission provides the launching pad for Nicolas Roeg’s visual tour de force, a formally adventurous examination of alienation in contemporary life. Rock legend David Bowie, in his acting debut, completely embod...

The Man Who Fell to Earth
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 9 Critic Reviews
81
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 32 User Ratings
6.7
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Summary The Man Who Fell to Earth is a daring exploration of science fiction as an art form. The story of an alien on an elaborate rescue mission provides the launching pad for Nicolas Roeg’s visual tour de force, a formally adventurous examination of alienation in contemporary life. Rock legend David Bowie, in his acting debut, completely embod...

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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11% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 9 Critic Reviews
81
89% Positive
8 Reviews
11% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 32 User Ratings
6.7
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18 Ratings
34% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 32 User Ratings
6.7
56% Positive
18 Ratings
34% Mixed
11 Ratings
9% Negative
3 Ratings

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Production Company British Lion Film Corporation, Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V., Cinema 5
Release Date May 28, 1976
Duration 2 h 19 m
Rating R
Tagline You're only welcome if it's beneficial to us
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Berlin International Film Festival
1 Nomination
Hugo Awards
1 Nomination