Down to Earth

A story of premature reincarnation.

Down to Earth — Plot

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.

• Release date
• February 16, 2001
• Runtime
• 87 min
• Genres
• Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
• Director
• Paul Weitz

Down to Earth — Cast

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