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Feature film — 2001

Down to Earth (2001)

5.61h 27mFantasy — 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.

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A high-signal pick with 448 votes.

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

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Director: Chris Weitz

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Cast & crew

Chris Rock as Lance Barton

Chris Rock

Lance Barton

Regina King as Sontee Jenkins

Regina King

Sontee Jenkins

Chazz Palminteri as King

Chazz Palminteri

King

Eugene Levy as Keyes

Eugene Levy

Keyes

Frankie Faison as Whitney Daniels

Frankie Faison

Whitney Daniels

Mark Addy as Cisco

Mark Addy

Cisco

Greg Germann as Sklar

Greg Germann

Sklar

Jennifer Coolidge as Mrs. Wellington

Jennifer Coolidge

Mrs. Wellington

Wanda Sykes as Wanda

Wanda Sykes

Wanda

John Cho as Phil Quon

John Cho

Phil Quon

Mario Joyner as Apollo M.C.

Mario Joyner

Apollo M.C.

Bryetta Calloway as Gospel Singer

Bryetta Calloway

Gospel Singer

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