Down to Earth 2001
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Gummy
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SplatStruggling 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lance Barton
as Sontee Jenkins
as King
as Keyes
as Whitney Daniels
as Cisco
as Sklar
as Mrs. Wellington
as Wanda
as Phil Quon
Director:
Writer:
Chris Rock, Lance Crouther, Ali LeRoi, Louis C.K., Elaine May, Warren Beatty
Stars:
Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri, Eugene Levy, Frankie Faison, Mark Addy, Greg Germann, Jennifer Coolidge, Wanda Sykes, John Cho,
Genres:
Fantasy,Comedy,Romance
Release Date:
2001 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
87 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Down to Earth
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Lance Barton
as Sontee Jenkins
as King
as Keyes
as Whitney Daniels
as Cisco
as Sklar
as Mrs. Wellington
as Wanda
as Phil Quon
as Apollo M.C.
as Gospel Singer
as Rosa
as Charles Wellington, III
as Trashman
as Heckler (as Kedar)
as Doorman
as Singer
as Singer
as Singer
as Woman in Balcony
as Woman in Balcony
as Bouncer
as Bob Krantz (Middle-Aged Guy)
as Elderly Man
as Tina Lovette (Party Girl)
as Serge - Maitre D
as Asian Man
as BET Announcer
as M.C. at Comedy Shock (as Dennis Pressey)
as Joe Guy
as Flower Delivery Man
as Protestor (as Linda Sithole)
as Protester
as Protester
as Reporter Outside Hospital
as Man in Wheelchair
as Patient (as Clement Moorman)
as Sick Person
as Reporter Inside Hospital
as Blanche
as Crazy Hostile Dreadlock Guy
as Dreadlock's Buddy
as Mugger
as Director
as Director
as Director
as Club M.C.
as Fur Protestor
as Roma Torre
as Mike Green
as Reporter
as Woman in Audience (uncredited)
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