Down to Earth

Down to Earth

Down to Earth

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Down to Earth

"A story of premature reincarnation."

2001

1h 27m

5.5(415 votes)

Fantasy

Comedy

Romance

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.

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Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Alphaville Films

Village Roadshow Pictures

3 Arts Entertainment

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

16 members

Acting

Chris Rock

Lance Barton

Chris Rock

Acting

Regina King

Sontee Jenkins

Regina King

Acting

Chazz Palminteri

King

Chazz Palminteri

Acting

Eugene Levy

Keyes

Eugene Levy

Acting

Frankie Faison

Whitney Daniels

Frankie Faison

Acting

Greg Germann

Sklar

Greg Germann

Acting

Jennifer Coolidge

Mrs. Wellington

Jennifer Coolidge

Acting

Wanda Sykes

Wanda

Wanda Sykes

Acting

John Cho

Phil Quon

John Cho

Acting

Mario Joyner

Apollo M.C.

Mario Joyner

Acting

Bryetta Calloway

Gospel Singer

Bryetta Calloway

Acting

Martha Chaves

Rosa

Martha Chaves

Acting

Brian Rhodes

Charles Wellington, III

Brian Rhodes

Acting

Herb Lovelle

Trashman

Herb Lovelle

Acting

Mark Addy

Cisco

Mark Addy

Acting

Michael Port

Mugger

Michael Port

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