Down to Earth

Down to Earth

A story of premature reincarnation.

PG-13 2001 · 87 min · ★ 5.6 · Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

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.

Directed by Chris Weitz · Written by Chris Rock

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Chris Rock Lance Barton
Regina King Sontee Jenkins
Chazz Palminteri King
Eugene Levy Keyes
Frankie Faison Whitney Daniels
Mark Addy Cisco
Greg Germann Sklar
Jennifer Coolidge Mrs. Wellington
Wanda Sykes Wanda
John Cho Phil Quon
Mario Joyner Apollo M.C.
Bryetta Calloway Gospel Singer

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