Down to Earth(2001)
A story of premature reincarnation.
Down to Earth 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.
Down to Earth (2001) is a fantasy, comedy and romance film directed by Paul Weitz, released on February 16, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri and Eugene Levy. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 448 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Weitz
- Writers:
- Chris Rock, Lance Crouther, Ali LeRoi
- Producers:
- Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Michael Rotenberg
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Crudo
- Composer:
- Jamshied Sharifi
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Alphaville Films, Village Roadshow Pictures, 3 Arts Entertainment, NPV Entertainment, Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $71,186,502
- Status:
- Released
Down to Earth (2001) Trailer
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Down to Earth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chris Rock
as Lance Barton
Regina King
as Sontee Jenkins
Chazz Palminteri
as King
Eugene Levy
as Keyes
Frankie Faison
as Whitney Daniels
Mark Addy
as Cisco
Greg Germann
as Sklar
Jennifer Coolidge
as Mrs. Wellington
Wanda Sykes
as Wanda
John Cho
as Phil Quon
Mario Joyner
as Apollo M.C.
Bryetta Calloway
as Gospel Singer
Key crew
Directed by Paul Weitz, written by Chris Rock, Lance Crouther and Ali LeRoi, produced by Sean Daniel, James Jacks and Michael Rotenberg.
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Down to Earth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 448 ratings.
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Down to Earth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Down to Earth online?
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Down to Earth (2001) is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Down to Earth?
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The main cast of Down to Earth (2001) includes Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri, Eugene Levy and Frankie Faison. The film was directed by Paul Weitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Down to Earth released?
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Down to Earth was released on February 16, 2001 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Down to Earth worth watching?
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Down to Earth (2001) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 448 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Down to Earth?
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