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Down to Earth (2001)
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Ratings: 5.1/10 from 12,225 users
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32/100
Reviews: 119 user | 57 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com After dying before his time, an aspiring comic gets a second shot at life...by being reincarnated as a wealthy but un-likeable businessman. Writers:Elaine May (1978 screenplay Heaven Can Wait), Warren Beatty (1978 screenplay Heaven Can Wait), and 4 more credits » |
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| Chris Rock | ... | ||
| Regina King | ... | ||
| Chazz Palminteri | ... |
King
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| Eugene Levy | ... | ||
| Frankie Faison | ... | ||
| Mark Addy | ... |
Cisco
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| Jennifer Coolidge | ... | ||
| Wanda Sykes | ... |
Wanda
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| John Cho | ... |
Phil Quon
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| Mario Joyner | ... |
Apollo M.C.
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Bryetta Calloway | ... |
Gospel Singer
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Martha Chaves | ... |
Rosa
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| Brian Rhodes | ... |
Charles Wellington, III
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Trashman
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Storyline
It seems everyone is trying to get into heaven; at least those whose time is up. For Lance Barton, a struggling comedian and bicycle messenger, it's the last thing on his mind. His due date upstairs is 50 years away. In the meantime, he's got big dreams to pursue on Earth, such as landing a slot at the final Amateur Night Contest at the famed Apollo Theatre. Lance's has one little problem though - he ain't that funny. Thanks to an over-cautious emissary from heaven, Mr. Keyes, he's going to get hit (literally) with a much bigger problem. Showing that even God has difficulty finding good help these days, the inept minion mistakenly plucks Lance from a traffic accident - before it takes place. Transporting him to the Pearly Gates, or more accurately, the velvet roped-lines of the hottest club around, the error is finally addressed by Mr. King, the streetwise, no-nonsense head angel who manages the place from his plush windowed office... Written by Gilbert lee
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A story of premature reincarnation.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for language, sexual humor and some drug references See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Einmal Himmel und zurück See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$20,027,309 (USA) (18 February 2001) (2521 Screens)Gross:
$64,172,251 (USA) (3 June 2001)Company Credits
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Chazz Palminteri, as Mr. King, upon seeing the recently deceased body of Charles Wellington lying underwater comments "Nice bath tub". In Diabolique Palmenteri himself was "drowned" by his mistress and wife in a bathtub. See more »Goofs
Continuity: At the beginning of the day that Sontee and Wellington have their first date, her hair is parted on the right. When she is kneeling down after he gets knocked out, her hair is parted on the left. Later that evening, in front of her apartment, her hair is parted on the right again. See more »Quotes
Lance Barton: If you're good looking, you're gonna succeed through life. If you're ugly, you better pick up a book. Boy, you better pick up two books, and a computer while you're at it!See more »
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