Down to Earth

Name: Down to Earth
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2001-02-16
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri, Eugene Levy, Frankie Faison

2001·Movie·PG-13·87 min·★ 5.6(432)

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“A story of premature reincarnation.”

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.

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About Down to Earth

Down to Earth is a 2001 English-language fantasy, comedy and romance film directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz. The cast is led by Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 5.6/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

Down to Earth was produced by Paramount Pictures, Alphaville Films, and Village Roadshow Pictures and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on February 16, 2001, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $71 million worldwide.

Director: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
Writers: Chris Rock, Lance Crouther, Louis C.K.
Release date: February 16, 2001
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: Germany, United States of America
Budget: $30 million
Box office: $71 million
Production: Paramount Pictures, Alphaville Films, Village Roadshow Pictures

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Down to Earth cast & crew

Down to Earth was directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz and written by Chris Rock, Lance Crouther, and Louis C.K..

The cast features Chris Rock as Lance Barton, Regina King as Sontee Jenkins, Chazz Palminteri as King, Eugene Levy as Keyes, Frankie Faison as Whitney Daniels, and Mark Addy as Cisco.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jamshied Sharifi, cinematography is by Richard Crudo, and it was produced by James Jacks and Michael Rotenberg.

Is Down to Earth worth watching?

Down to Earth holds an audience score of 5.6/10 from 432 ratings, a more divisive fantasy films.

At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy fantasy, comedy, and romance, Down to Earth is worth a place on your watchlist.

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