The Meteor Man
"Get meteorized. Take a stand."
Originally released in 1993. The Meteor Man is a fantasy/action film. directed by Robert Townsend.
Starring Robert Townsend, Marla Gibbs, and Eddie Griffin
Synopsis
One night Jefferson Reed gets hit in the chest by a souped-up chunk of meteor. So he can fly, but he's scared of heights. He can master the information in any book ... for about thirty seconds. Now his friends and family want him to protect their community from the dreaded Golden Lords.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 6, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (188 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$8M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,000,000
Production Companies
- Tinsel Townsend
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Meteor Man about?
One night Jefferson Reed gets hit in the chest by a souped-up chunk of meteor. So he can fly, but he's scared of heights. He can master the information in any book ... for about thirty seconds. Now...
Who directed The Meteor Man?
The Meteor Man was directed by Robert Townsend.
How long is The Meteor Man?
The Meteor Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Meteor Man released?
The Meteor Man was released on August 6, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Meteor Man?
The main cast of The Meteor Man includes Robert Townsend, Marla Gibbs, Eddie Griffin, Robert Guillaume, James Earl Jones.
Is The Meteor Man worth watching?
The Meteor Man has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 188 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.