The Earthling
1980, English. Directed by Peter Collinson.
Two alone in the wilderness. One learned to survive, the other to love.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Earthling is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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- Released
- 24 July 1980
- Country
- Australia, United States of America
- Written by
- Lanny Cotler
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The Earthling runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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The Earthling is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Earthling?
If you liked The Earthling, try Tomorrow, When the War Began, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding, On Fire.
Who directed The Earthling?
The Earthling (1980) was directed by Peter Collinson and stars William Holden, Ricky Schroder, Jack Thompson.