Down to Earth (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2001, Down to Earth is a comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction film directed by Chris Weitz, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. 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. Chris Rock delivers a first-rate performance in this romantic comedy remake of HEAVEN CAN WAIT.
Who’s in it. Down to Earth stars Chris Rock as Lance Barton, Regina King as Sontee Jenkins, Chazz Palminteri as King and Eugene Levy as Keyes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Down to Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $71.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Down to Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Down to Earth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Down to Earth (2001)?
- In US, Down to Earth is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Down to Earth worth watching?
- Down to Earth holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Down to Earth?
- Down to Earth stars Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri, Eugene Levy and Frankie Faison.
- When was Down to Earth released?
- Down to Earth was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.