Down to Earth

N/A

2001

FantasyComedyRomance

1 hour 27 minutes

Summary

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.

~ A story of premature reincarnation.
Paul Weitz

Director

Chris Weitz

Director

Chris Rock

Screenplay

Lance Crouther

Screenplay

Ali LeRoi

Screenplay

Louis C.K.

Screenplay