

The Man from Earth: Holocene
2017, English. Directed by Richard Schenkman.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 13 October 2017
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Schenkman, Eric D. Wilkinson, Emerson Bixby
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The Man from Earth: Holocene: quick answers
What should I watch before The Man from Earth: Holocene?
Watch The Man from Earth (2007) first.
Is The Man from Earth: Holocene worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 305 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man from Earth: Holocene?
The Man from Earth: Holocene runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Man from Earth: Holocene have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man from Earth: Holocene. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man from Earth: Holocene parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man from Earth: Holocene is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Man from Earth: Holocene on?
The Man from Earth: Holocene isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man from Earth: Holocene?
If you liked The Man from Earth: Holocene, try The Man from Earth, Things to Come, Upstream Color.
Who directed The Man from Earth: Holocene?
The Man from Earth: Holocene (2017) was directed by Richard Schenkman and stars David Lee Smith, Vanessa Williams, Michael Dorn.