Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟡 30/100
Total warning time: 1m 26s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 10/100 (18s)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:30] Brief discussion about past relationships and love, no explicit content.
Drug Use: 🟡 40/100 (45s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:20:05 - 00:20:20] Characters drink alcohol socially.
- 🟡 40/100 [00:55:40 - 00:56:10] Characters smoke cigarettes.
Violence: 🟢 20/100 (15s)
- 🟢 20/100 [01:10:15 - 01:10:30] Mild verbal confrontation, no physical violence.
Strong Language: 🟡 30/100 (8s)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:30:22 - 00:30:25] Use of mild profanity (e.g., 'damn').
- 🟡 30/100 [01:05:50 - 01:05:55] Use of stronger language (e.g., 'hell').
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the premise of 'The Man from Earth'?
A: 'The Man from Earth' is a science fiction film that revolves around a professor named John Oldman, who reveals to his colleagues that he is actually a 14,000-year-old immortal man. The movie explores his incredible story through a series of conversations in a single room.
A: 'The Man from Earth' is a science fiction film that revolves around a professor named John Oldman, who reveals to his colleagues that he is actually a 14,000-year-old immortal man. The movie explores his incredible story through a series of conversations in a single room.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'The Man from Earth'?
A: The main actors in 'The Man from Earth' include David Lee Smith as John Oldman, Tony Todd as Dan, John Billingsley as Harry, and Ellen Crawford as Edith. The film features a small ensemble cast that primarily interacts in a single setting.
A: The main actors in 'The Man from Earth' include David Lee Smith as John Oldman, Tony Todd as Dan, John Billingsley as Harry, and Ellen Crawford as Edith. The film features a small ensemble cast that primarily interacts in a single setting.
Q: Is 'The Man from Earth' based on a book or other source material?
A: Yes, 'The Man from Earth' is based on a script written by Jerome Bixby, who is also known for his work on classic science fiction TV shows like 'The Twilight Zone' and 'Star Trek.' The film was completed after his death by his son and director Richard Schenkman.
A: Yes, 'The Man from Earth' is based on a script written by Jerome Bixby, who is also known for his work on classic science fiction TV shows like 'The Twilight Zone' and 'Star Trek.' The film was completed after his death by his son and director Richard Schenkman.
Q: What makes 'The Man from Earth' unique compared to other science fiction films?
A: 'The Man from Earth' stands out for its minimalist approach. Unlike most sci-fi films, it relies entirely on dialogue and intellectual debate rather than special effects or action. The entire story unfolds in a single room, focusing on philosophical and historical discussions.
A: 'The Man from Earth' stands out for its minimalist approach. Unlike most sci-fi films, it relies entirely on dialogue and intellectual debate rather than special effects or action. The entire story unfolds in a single room, focusing on philosophical and historical discussions.
Q: What themes are explored in 'The Man from Earth'?
A: The film delves into themes such as immortality, human history, religion, and the nature of truth. It challenges the audience to consider what it would mean to live for thousands of years and how one's perspective on life and society would change over such an extended period.
A: The film delves into themes such as immortality, human history, religion, and the nature of truth. It challenges the audience to consider what it would mean to live for thousands of years and how one's perspective on life and society would change over such an extended period.
