Down to Earth
2001 · Movie · PG-13 · 87 min · ★ 5.6 · 26% critics
A struggling stand-up comic dies unexpectedly and is told it was a mistake, earning a second chance back on Earth. The catch: he returns in the body of an older, powerful billionaire, forcing him to navigate a new life, chase his showbiz dream, and rethink who he wants to be.
Based on Here Comes Mr. Jordan, Heaven Can Wait
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Details
- Years
- 2001
- Release date
- 2001-02-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Critic score
- 26/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.6/10 (431 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a goofy, body-swap-style comedy with a sweet streak and occasional stand-up bits, similar in spirit to Head of State; Not for you if you need consistent laughs or a believable romance.
Pros: light fantasy premise; a few solid laughs; likable supporting cast | Cons: uneven humor; hard-to-buy romance; ending feels unsatisfying
Themes
- romcom
Cast & crew
Chris Rock
as Lance Barton
Regina King
as Sontee Jenkins
Chazz Palminteri
as King
Eugene Levy
as Keyes
Frankie Faison
as Whitney Daniels
Mark Addy
as Cisco
Greg Germann
as Sklar
Jennifer Coolidge
as Mrs. Wellington
- WS
Wanda Sykes
as Wanda
John Cho
as Phil Quon
Directed by Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz