The Man from Earth

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...

NR 2007 · 87 min · ★ 7.6 (3K) · Science Fiction, Drama

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.

Directed by Richard Schenkman · Written by Jerome Bixby

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