The Meteor Man(1993)
Get meteorized. Take a stand.
The Meteor Man 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.
The Meteor Man (1993) is a action, comedy and science fiction film directed by Robert Townsend, released on August 6, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Robert Townsend, Marla Gibbs, Eddie Griffin and Robert Guillaume. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 203 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Townsend
- Writers:
- Robert Townsend
- Producers:
- Loretha C. Jones, Christopher Homes, Robert Townsend
- Cinematographer:
- John A. Alonzo
- Composer:
- Cliff Eidelman
- Production:
- Tinsel Townsend, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $8,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Meteor Man (1993) Trailer
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The Meteor Man Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Meteor Man.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Reed Gets Hit By A Meteor
Clip
The Golden Lord Gang
Clip
Run From The Bullies
Clip
Meteor Man Saves His Family
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The Meteor Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Townsend
as Jefferson Reed
Marla Gibbs
as Mrs. Reed
Eddie Griffin
as Michael
Robert Guillaume
as Ted Reed
James Earl Jones
as Earnest Moses
- Roy Fegan
Roy Fegan
as Simon
Don Cheadle
as Goldilocks
Sinbad
as Malik, Stacy's Boyfriend
Frank Gorshin
as Byers the Mobster
Big Daddy Kane
as Pirate
Bill Cosby
as Marvin
Chris Tucker
as MC in Mall (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Townsend, written by Robert Townsend, produced by Loretha C. Jones, Christopher Homes and Robert Townsend.
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The Meteor Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 203 ratings.
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The Meteor Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Meteor Man online?
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Who stars in The Meteor Man?
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The main cast of The Meteor Man (1993) includes Robert Townsend, Marla Gibbs, Eddie Griffin, Robert Guillaume and James Earl Jones. The film was directed by Robert Townsend. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Meteor Man released?
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The Meteor Man was released on August 6, 1993 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Meteor Man worth watching?
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The Meteor Man (1993) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 203 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Meteor Man?
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