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.
The Man Who Fell to Earth has generally received positive reviews.
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The Man Who Fell to Earth was released in 1976 and has generally received positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 697 reviews, giving The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) an average rating of 69%.
Overall, film critics marginally prefer the movie, giving it an average score of 78%, compared to cinema-goers, who gave it a slightly lower average score of 73%.
With a score of 69%, The Man Who Fell to Earth is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1976, which stands at 57%.
Other movies from 1976 with similar scores include films like La Orca and Labyrinth.
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