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Down to Earth (2001)

★ 5.4PG-1387 minDirector: Chris Weitz

2001 American comedy film directed by Chris and Paul Weitz

Down to Earth is a 2001 American fantasy comedy film directed by Chris and Paul Weitz and written by Chris Rock, Lance Crouther, Ali LeRoi and Louis C.K. It is a remake of the 1978 film Heaven Can Wait, which is based on the 1938 stage play of the same name by Harry Segall. The film stars Chris Rock as Lance Barton, a comedian who is killed before his time on Earth is through. He is given another chance to continue his life, but in the body of a rich middle-aged white man.

The film was released on 16 February 2001 by Paramount Pictures. It received generally negative reviews from critics and grossed about $71 million worldwide.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Down to Earth about?
Down to Earth (2001) — It seems everyone is trying to get into heaven; at least those whose time is up. For Lance Barton (Chris Rock), a struggling comedian and bicycle messenger, it's the last thing on his mind. His due date in heaven is fifty years away. In the meantime, he has big dreams to pursue o
Is Down to Earth based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Down to Earth scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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