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Down to Earth (2001)
Directed by Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
Overview
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. Chris Rock delivers a first-rate performance in this romantic comedy remake of HEAVEN CAN WAIT.
Rated PG-13 | Length 87 minutes
Actors
Chris Rock | Regina King | Chazz Palminteri | Eugene Levy | Frankie Faison | Greg Germann | Jennifer Coolidge | Wanda Sykes | John Cho | Mario Joyner | Bryetta Calloway | Martha Chaves | Brian Rhodes | Herb Lovelle | Mark Addy | Michael Port