The Earthling(1980)
Two alone in the wilderness. One learned to survive, the other to love.
The Earthling 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.
The Earthling (1980) is a action, drama and adventure film directed by Peter Collinson, released on July 24, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars William Holden, Ricky Schroder, Jack Thompson and Olivia Hamnett. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Collinson
- Writers:
- Lanny Cotler
- Producers:
- John Strong, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Elliot Schick
- Cinematographer:
- Donald McAlpine
- Composer:
- Dick DeBenedictis
- Production:
- Earthling Associates, Filmways Pictures, Arkoff International
- Status:
- Released
The Earthling (1980) Trailer
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The Earthling Videos & Clips
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The Earthling Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Holden
as Patrick Foley
Ricky Schroder
as Shawn Daley
Jack Thompson
as Ross Daley
Olivia Hamnett
as Bettina Daley
Alwyn Kurts
as Christian Neilson
Pat Evison
as Meg Neilson
Redmond Phillips
as Bobby Burns
Ray Barrett
as Parnell
Tony Barry
as Red
- Allan Penney
Allan Penney
as Harlan
Key crew
Directed by Peter Collinson, written by Lanny Cotler, produced by John Strong, Samuel Z. Arkoff and Elliot Schick.
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The Earthling Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 35 ratings.
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The Earthling – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Earthling online?
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The Earthling (1980) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Earthling?
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The main cast of The Earthling (1980) includes William Holden, Ricky Schroder, Jack Thompson, Olivia Hamnett and Alwyn Kurts. The film was directed by Peter Collinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Earthling released?
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The Earthling was released on July 24, 1980 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Earthling worth watching?
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The Earthling (1980) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Earthling?
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Yes. The official The Earthling trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.