Down to Earth

Down to Earth

2001 · 87 min · EN · PG-13 · 5.6 (447 votes)
Dir. Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz · Starring Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri, Eugene Levy, Frankie Faison, Mark Addy · Music Jamshied Sharifi

“A story of premature reincarnation.”

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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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A feel-good fantasy romp with a charming premise. It’s a lighthearted journey about seizing opportunity and finding yourself in the most unexpected ways, wrapped in a classic romantic comedy package.

lightheartedwhimsicalcharmingupliftingsteadylate-90s/early-00s rom-comfish-out-of-watergentle fantasysecond chancesidentitydreamsromance
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