Down to Earth

Down to Earth

87 mins | Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance, Fantasy | Feb. 16, 2001

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.

Down to Earth

87 mins | Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance, Fantasy | Feb. 16, 2001

Down to Earth
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.
IMDb rating 5.4
Producers Paramount, Alphaville Films
Original title Down to Earth
Directors Grant Lucibello, Mark Anthony Little, Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz
Writers Lance Crouther, Ali LeRoi, Louis C.K., Chris Rock

Cast

Chris Rock

as Lance Barton

Regina King

as Sontee Jenkins

Eugene Levy

as Keyes

Frankie Faison

as Whitney Daniels

Greg Germann

as Sklar

Jennifer Coolidge

as Mrs. Wellington

Wanda Sykes

as Wanda

John Cho

as Phil Quon

Mario Joyner

as Apollo M.C.

Bryetta Calloway

as Gospel Singer

Martha Chaves

as Rosa

Brian Rhodes

as Charles Wellington, III

Herb Lovelle

as Trashman

Mark Addy

as Cisco

Michael Port

as Mugger