Movie

The Earthling

“Two alone in the wilderness. One learned to survive, the other to love.”

★ 6.2(33)19801h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Collinson
Release date: 1980-07-24
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Earthling Associates

The Earthling — trailer

About The Earthling

The Earthling is a 1980 movie in the Action, Drama and Adventure genres, directed by Peter Collinson, starring William Holden, Rick Schroder and Jack Thompson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 33 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Earthling in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, a man returns home to Australia to die in the wilderness. His plans become complicated when he comes across a young boy whose parents have been killed and decides to take him under his wing.

Cast

William Holden

Patrick Foley

Rick Schroder

Shawn Daley

Jack Thompson

Ross Daley

Olivia Hamnett

Bettina Daley

Alwyn Kurts

Christian Neilson

Pat Evison

Meg Neilson

Redmond Phillips

Bobby Burns

Ray Barrett

Parnell

Tony Barry

Red

Allan Penney

Harlan

Themes & keywords

australiatragedy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Earthling in Mexico?+

The Earthling is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Earthling on Netflix?+

The Earthling is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Earthling?+

The Earthling has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Earthling?+

The Earthling stars William Holden, Rick Schroder, Jack Thompson, Olivia Hamnett and Alwyn Kurts.

When did The Earthling come out?+

The Earthling is a 1980 movie directed by Peter Collinson.

What genre is The Earthling?+

The Earthling is Action, Drama and Adventure film.

Who directed The Earthling?+

The Earthling was directed by Peter Collinson.