Down to Earth (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Down to Earth is a 2001 fantasy comedy directed by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz, starring Chris Rock. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $71.2 million worldwide on a $49 million budget. Critics gave it 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Directors
- Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $49M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Down to Earth About?
The premise of Down to Earth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After attempting a daring skydiving stunt, Ernesto Gainza is unexpectedly transported to a magical realm. There, he embarks on a series of fantastical adventures and discovers a blossoming romance, leading him on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and unexpected destiny.
Down to Earth Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- remake
- adulterous wife
- psychotronic film
- disguised as homeless person
- body swap comedy
- heaven
- butler
- angel
- reincarnation
- manhattan new york city
- back from the dead
- new york city
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- central park manhattan new york city
- cheating death
- marriage
- wheelchair
- physical comedy
- new york skyline
- limousine
- homeless man
- comedy club
- adultery
- brooklyn bridge
- body swap
- stand up comedian
- afterlife
- mistaken identity
- death
- rich snob
- millionaire
- based on play
Down to Earth Cast
Chris Rock stars in Down to Earth. Directed by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz.
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Co-director Chris Weitz
More from Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz
More films directed by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz, best-rated first: About a Boy, Grandma, Moving On and A Better Life.
Down to Earth Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Down to Earth 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
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Metacritic 32 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 55% User score
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Down to Earth Plot Summary
What happens in Down to Earth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lance Barton is a struggling, witty stand-up comedian who exudes confidence in his personality but struggles to translate that talent onto a live stage. After a night of boos and near-misses on stage, he learns about a final, high-stakes chance at proving himself at the Apollo Theater’s farewell show, a venue famous for turning unknowns into legends if they can truly connect with a real audience. On his ride home, a distraction from Sontee Jenkins pulls him off the road, and a truck strike ends his life in an instant.
Full summary
The whole story of Down to Earth, scene by scene
Down to Earth Box Office & Budget
Down to Earth grossed $71.2 million worldwide on a $49 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $64.2 million came from the US and Canada and $7 million (10%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$71.2M
1.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $64.2M
- International
- $7M
- Budget
- $49M
Down to Earth Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Down to Earth.
How Well Do You Know Down to Earth?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Lance Barton's profession?
Cars in Down to Earth
18 cars on screen, including the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II and the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice.
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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II Important role -
1992 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1984 Chrysler Fifth Avenue Minor role -
1997 Hummer Minor role
Down to Earth Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Einmal Himmel und zurück” and “Down To Earth - Ritorno dal paradiso”.
- Also known as
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- Einmal Himmel und zurück
- Down To Earth - Ritorno dal paradiso
- O Céu Pode Esperar
- Обратно на Землю
- Les Pieds sur terre
- De vuelta a la Tierra
- Zpátky na zem
- Mennyé má!
- מת לצחוק
- Обратно на земята
- Spadaj na ziemię
- Din nou pe Pământ
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- 다운 투 어쓰
- Späť na zem
- Ponovno na Zemlji
- Απ’ τα ψηλά στα χαμηλά
- Назад на Землю
- 来去天堂
- Atgal į Žemę
- İkinci Şans
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Down to Earth FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Down to Earth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Down to Earth?
Down to Earth runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Down to Earth released?
Down to Earth was released on February 16, 2001.
Who directed Down to Earth?
Down to Earth was directed by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz.
More films by Paul Weitz Who is in the cast of Down to Earth?
Down to Earth stars Chris Rock.
How much did Down to Earth make at the box office?
Down to Earth grossed $71.2 million worldwide ($64.2 million domestic, $7 million international) on a budget of $49 million.
How is Down to Earth rated?
Down to Earth has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 32 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Down to Earth have a post-credit scene?
No. Down to Earth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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