The Meteor Man
“Get meteorized. Take a stand.”
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.
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About The Meteor Man
The Meteor Man is a 1993 English-language action, comedy and science fiction film directed by Robert Townsend. The cast is led by Robert Townsend, Marla Gibbs, Eddie Griffin. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 200 ratings.
The Meteor Man was produced by Tinsel Townsend and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on August 6, 1993, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Townsend
- Writers
- Robert Townsend
- Release date
- August 6, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- Tinsel Townsend, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
The Meteor Man cast & crew
The Meteor Man was directed by Robert Townsend and written by Robert Townsend.
The cast features 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, and Roy Fegan as Simon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cliff Eidelman, cinematography is by John A. Alonzo, and it was produced by Christopher Homes and Loretha C. Jones.
Is The Meteor Man worth watching?
The Meteor Man holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 201 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, comedy, and science fiction, The Meteor Man is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Meteor Man
Robert Townsend
Jefferson Reed
Marla Gibbs
Mrs. Reed
Eddie Griffin
Michael
Robert Guillaume
Ted Reed
James Earl Jones
Earnest Moses
Roy Fegan
Simon
Don Cheadle
Goldilocks
Sinbad
Malik, Stacy's Boyfriend
Frank Gorshin
Byers the Mobster
Big Daddy Kane
Pirate
Bill Cosby
Marvin
Chris Tucker
MC in Mall (uncredited)
The Meteor Man — FAQs
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▸What language is The Meteor Man in?
The Meteor Man is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Meteor Man?
The Meteor Man runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Meteor Man rated?
The Meteor Man is rated PG. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 201 ratings.
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