Since its original 1976 release , '' The Man Who Fell to Earth '' has achieved cult status . On film review site Rotten Tomatoes , the film has achieved an 83 % rating based on 58 reviews , the critical consensus stating : " Filled with stunning imagery , '' The Man Who Fell to Earth '' is a calm , meditative film that profoundly explores our culture 's values and desires . " Metacritic reports an 81 out of 100 rating based on 9 critics , indicating " universal acclaim " . It was entered into the 26th Berlin International Film Festival . David Bowie won the Saturn Award for Best Actor for his work in the film
26th Berlin International Film Festival
26th Berlin International Film Festival
The Man Who Fell to Earth