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The Man from Earth: Holocene

2017·Movie
1h 38min·NR
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Scare5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

The mind, fantasy, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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One must pay dearly for immortality

14,000-year-old "Man from Earth" John Oldman, now teaching in northern California, realizes that not only is he finally starting to age, but four students have discovered his deepest secret, putting his life in grave danger and potentially destroying the world's most popular religion.
Sci-Fi DramaImmortalityEthical DilemmasExistentialMind BendingPhilosophicalMysteryIntrigueThought Provoking

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Where can I stream The Man from Earth: Holocene legally?

The Man from Earth: Holocene is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Man from Earth: Holocene worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Man from Earth: Holocene rated?

NRSuicide themes

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is The Man from Earth: Holocene?

1 h 38 min

The Man from Earth: Holocene runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Man from Earth: Holocene?

Critics50
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 50 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see The Man from Earth: Holocene much the same way.

What language is The Man from Earth: Holocene in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Man from Earth: Holocene?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man from Earth: Holocene in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Man from Earth: Holocene use?

Punny NameChronic Hero SyndromeFoilForeshadowingAuthor TractDark and Troubled PastThe FundamentalistThe AgelessAll for NothingCrisis of FaithSuspiciously Similar SubstituteBut Now I Must Goand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for The Man from Earth: Holocene, including Punny Name, Chronic Hero Syndrome, Foil.