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About the Film

Year

2001

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Comedy

Running Time

88 MIN

Synopsis

The funniest man in America, Chris Rock delivers a first-rate performance in this romantic comedy about a man who gets a second chance at life and love. Struggling black comic Lance Barton (Rock) 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. Co-starring Regina King and based on the hit film Heaven Can Wait, Down To Earth is a bold and brilliant comedy.

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Where to Watch

Digital

About the Cast

Chris Rock

Lance Barton

Regina King

Sontee

Mark Addy

Cisco

Eugene Levy

Keyes

Frankie Faison

Whitney Daniels

Greg Germann

Sklar

Jennifer Coolidge

Mrs. Wellington

Chazz Palminteri

King

Wanda Sykes

Wanda

John Cho

Phil Quon

About the Crew

Director

Chris Weitz

Director

Paul Weitz

Producer

Sean Daniel

Producer

Michael Rotenberg

Producer

James Jacks

Executive Producer

Chris Rock

Executive Producer

Barry M Berg

Writer

Louis C.K.

Writer

Lance Crouther

Writer

Chris Rock

Writer

Elaine May

Writer

Ali LeRoi

Based on Play By

Harry Segall

Music Scoring

Jamshied Sharifi