The Man Who Fell to Earth

Thomas Jerome Newton, an alien traveler, arrives on Earth on a desperate mission to secure water for his parched home planet. With the professional assistance of attorney Oliver Farnsworth, he leverages his superior technological understanding to launch a series of lucrative inventions. During his time here, he develops a deep romantic connection with a reserved hotel employee named Mary-Lou. However, just as he prepares to execute his plan for transporting the necessary resources back home, federal authorities intervene. This sudden government scrutiny places his entire objective in jeopardy, forcing him to confront the complications of his earthly existence.