Down to Earth

Feb 16, 2001

1h 27m

★ 5.6

A story of premature reincarnation.

Overview

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.

Genres

Fantasy

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Alphaville Films

Village Roadshow Pictures

3 Arts Entertainment

NPV Entertainment

Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions

Down to Earth Trailers

Cast

Lance Barton

Chris Rock

Sontee Jenkins

Regina King

King

Chazz Palminteri

Keyes

Eugene Levy

Whitney Daniels

Frankie Faison

Sklar

Greg Germann

Mrs. Wellington

Jennifer Coolidge

Wanda

Wanda Sykes

Phil Quon

John Cho

Apollo M.C.

Mario Joyner

Gospel Singer

Bryetta Calloway

Rosa

Martha Chaves

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