The Man From Earth

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Timeless Conversations for Eternal Fans

Imagine a casual farewell gathering unraveling millennia of history. A seemingly ordinary man quietly confesses he's a 14,000-year-old Cro-Magnon, sparking profound yet intimate conversations about time, identity, and belief.

The Man From Earth Trivia

In "The Man from Earth," what is the main character's profession? (Hard)

#1: Historian

#2: Archaeologist

#3: Professor

#4: Geologist

In "The Man from Earth," how many years does John claim to have lived? (Hard)

#1: 10,000

#2: 14,000

#3: 5,000

#4: 20,000

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The Man From Earth Fun Facts

The entire film was shot in just eight days.

The script was written over a period of 30 years.

The Man From Earth Polls

Who is your favorite character from The Man from Earth

John Oldman

Dr. Will Gruber

Sandy

Art Jenkins

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What is your favorite theme in The Man from Earth

Immortality

Human History

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Popular Characters

John Oldman

Dan

Mary

Art

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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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November 13, 2007

Release of The Man from Earth

The movie 'The Man from Earth' was officially released to the public, introducing the story of a man claiming to be thousands of years old.

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2004

Creation of The Man from Earth Script

The original screenplay for 'The Man from Earth' was written by Jerome Bixby, crafting the foundational story for the film.

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April 28, 1998

Jerome Bixby's Death

Jerome Bixby, the writer of 'The Man from Earth,' passed away, prior to seeing the final production of his screenplay made into a film.

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