The Earthling (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1980, The Earthling is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Peter Collinson, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Earthling stars William Holden as Patrick Foley, Ricky Schroder as Shawn Daley, Jack Thompson as Ross Daley and Olivia Hamnett as Bettina Daley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Earthling has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Earthling page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Earthling tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Earthling (1980)?
- In US, The Earthling is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Earthling worth watching?
- The Earthling holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Earthling?
- The Earthling stars William Holden, Ricky Schroder, Jack Thompson, Olivia Hamnett and Alwyn Kurts.
- When was The Earthling released?
- The Earthling was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.