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Down to Earth

Down to Earth

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 16, 2001

Runtime

1h 27m

Genres

Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

User Score

55%

Original Title

Down to Earth

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures, Alphaville Films, Village Roadshow Pictures, 3 Arts Entertainment, NPV Entertainment, Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions

Director

Chris Weitz

Budget

$30,000,000

Revenue

$71,186,502

Description

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.