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Down to Earth (2001)

PG-13 · 2001-02-16 · 1h 27m · EN
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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.

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Chris WeitzDirectorPaul WeitzDirector
Budget
$30M
Box office
$71.2M

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Chris RockChris RockLance BartonRegina KingRegina KingSontee JenkinsChazz PalminteriChazz PalminteriKingEugene LevyEugene LevyKeyesFrankie FaisonFrankie FaisonWhitney DanielsGreg GermannGreg GermannSklarJennifer CoolidgeJennifer CoolidgeMrs. WellingtonWanda SykesWanda SykesWandaJohn ChoJohn ChoPhil QuonMario JoynerMario JoynerApollo M.C.Bryetta CallowayBryetta CallowayGospel SingerMartha ChavesMartha ChavesRosa

Keywords

Romantic comedy

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Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · RomanceTheme affinityRomantic ComedyMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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What is Down to Earth 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.

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Down to Earth has a runtime of 87 minutes.

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