

Down to Earth
2001-02-16 · 87 min · ★ 5.6
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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Production details
- Directors
- Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures, Alphaville Films, Village Roadshow Pictures, 3 Arts Entertainment, NPV Entertainment, Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions
- Countries
- Germany, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 30,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 71,186,502
Top Cast
Chris RockLance Barton
Regina KingSontee Jenkins
Chazz PalminteriKing
Eugene LevyKeyes
Frankie FaisonWhitney Daniels
Mark AddyCisco
Greg GermannSklar
Jennifer CoolidgeMrs. Wellington
Wanda SykesWanda
John ChoPhil Quon
Mario JoynerApollo M.C.
Bryetta CallowayGospel Singer
Martha ChavesRosa
Brian RhodesCharles Wellington, III
Herb LovelleTrashman
Kedar BrownHeckler (as Kedar)
Adam DannheisserDoorman
Malcolm DevineSingerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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