Down to Earth
“A story of premature reincarnation.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-16
Top Cast
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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
Martha Chaves
Rosa
Brian Rhodes
Charles Wellington, III
Herb Lovelle
Trashman
Kedar Brown
Heckler (as Kedar)
Adam Dannheisser
Doorman
Malcolm Devine
Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$71.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.37x
+$41.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Rock, Lance Crouther, Louis C.K., Ali LeRoi
- Original Score
- Jamshied Sharifi
- Original Title
- Down to Earth
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $71.2M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Alphaville Films, Village Roadshow Pictures, 3 Arts Entertainment, NPV Entertainment, Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) GHS Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
Chris Rock, Lance Crouther, Louis C.K., Ali LeRoi, Elaine May, Warren Beatty
Jamshied Sharifi
Richard Crudo
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
James Jacks, Michael Rotenberg, Chris Rock, Barry M. Berg, Sean Daniel
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Weitz
Director
Paul Weitz
Director
James Jacks
Producer
Michael Rotenberg
Producer
Sean Daniel
Producer
Richard Crudo
Director of Photography
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Editor
Paul Peters
Production Design
Debrae Little
Costume Design
Chris Rock
Screenplay
Lance Crouther
Screenplay
Louis C.K.
Screenplay
Ali LeRoi
Screenplay
Jamshied Sharifi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Down to Earth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Down to Earth about?
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.
Who directed Down to Earth?
Down to Earth was directed by Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz.
Who stars in Down to Earth?
The principal cast of Down to Earth includes Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri, Eugene Levy, Frankie Faison.
When was Down to Earth released and how long is it?
Down to Earth was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Down to Earth?
Down to Earth had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $71.2M at the worldwide box office (2.37 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Down to Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Down to Earth was composed by Jamshied Sharifi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Down to Earth?
Down to Earth holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).