Down to Earth
"A story of premature reincarnation."
Originally released in 2001. Down to Earth is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Chris Weitz. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chris Rock, Regina King, and Chazz Palminteri
Synopsis
Struggling comic Lance Barton knows what it's like to die on stage. But when his life takes an unexpected turn - straight to heaven - Lance is sure there's been a mistake. Miraculously, he's right! An angel tells Lance he was taken prematurely but assures him he can be returned to Earth - in the aged body of a ruthless white billionaire. In this improbable reincarnation, Lance begins a hilarious quest to realize his showbiz dream...and, along the way, discovers the person he never imagined he could be.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (418 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$71.2M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $71,186,502
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Alphaville Films
- Village Roadshow Pictures
- 3 Arts Entertainment
- NPV Entertainment
- Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Down to Earth about?
Struggling comic Lance Barton knows what it's like to die on stage. But when his life takes an unexpected turn - straight to heaven - Lance is sure there's been a mistake. Miraculously, he's right!...
Who directed Down to Earth?
Down to Earth was directed by Chris Weitz.
How long is Down to Earth?
Down to Earth has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Down to Earth released?
Down to Earth was released on February 16, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Down to Earth?
The main cast of Down to Earth includes Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri, Eugene Levy, Frankie Faison.
Is Down to Earth worth watching?
Down to Earth has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 418 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.