Here on Earth (2000): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Here on Earth is a 2000 romantic drama directed by Mark Piznarski. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $10.9 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. Critics gave it 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Mark Piznarski
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Here on Earth About?
The premise of Here on Earth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Kelley Morse's reckless behavior leads to a destructive challenge against a local daredevil, resulting in widespread damage to a small town. To make amends, he’s tasked with rebuilding a diner that was caught in the chaos. While working, Kelley unexpectedly finds a sense of community and experiences the possibility of love in the aftermath of the incident.
Here on Earth Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- blonde
- brunette
- small town
- teenage girl
- gas station
- yellow rose
- first kiss
- exploding gasoline station
- community service
- love triangle
- class warfare
- death of mother
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- miniskirt
- expulsion
- tearjerker romance
- diner
- school
- love
- private school
- college
- car race
- convenience store
- valedictory
- teenage boy
- suicide
- suicide of mother
- reference to robert frost
- rich boy poor girl
- poet
- poem
- kitchen
- illness
- health
- fire
- family relationships
- dance
- boys' school
- bathtub
- class differences
- handcuffs
- valedictorian
- rowboat
- wheelchair
- waitress
- terminal illness
- teenage love
- talking to an animal
- sister sister relationship
- shorts
- sheriff
The Director of Here on Earth
Directed by Mark Piznarski.
- Director Mark Piznarski
More from Mark Piznarski
More films directed by Mark Piznarski: Sundays at Tiffany’s and The ’60s.
Here on Earth Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Here on Earth 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.
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IMDb 5.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 18% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 60%
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 59% User score
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Here on Earth Plot Summary
What happens in Here on Earth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kelvin “Kelley” Morse and Jasper Arnold find themselves thrust into an intense car race, leading to a chaotic aftermath that leaves Mable’s Table, a beloved family-run restaurant owned by Samantha Cavanaugh’s parents, in shambles. As a consequence of their reckless actions, both Kelley and Jasper are sentenced to community service, tasked specifically with repairing the damage they’ve done to the cherished establishment. Their contrasting origins become apparent; Kelley comes from wealth, while Jasper’s modest upbringing serves as a constant reminder of their disparate social standings. Despite these differences, the two young men quickly become embroiled in a fierce rivalry to win over Samantha’s affection.
Full summary
The whole story of Here on Earth, scene by scene
Here on Earth Box Office & Budget
Here on Earth grossed $10.9 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 72% of what it cost. $10.5 million came from the US and Canada and $350,980 (3%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$10.9M
72% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $10.5M
- International
- $351K
- Budget
- $15M
Here on Earth Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Here on Earth.
How Well Do You Know Here on 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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Who are the main characters involved in the car race?
Cars in Here on Earth
15 cars on screen, including the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle and the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 A208.
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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Important role -
1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 A208 Important role -
1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1998 Chevrolet K-2500 Minor role
Here on Earth Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Un été sur Terre” and “Le Paradis sur Terre”.
- Also known as
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- Un été sur Terre
- Le Paradis sur Terre
- Cennetin Ötesi
- Per una sola estate
- Aquí en la Tierra
- כאן על אדמה
- Seu Amor
- Meu Destino
- Тук на Земята
- Itt a földön
- 아름다운 언약식
- Miejsce na ziemi
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- Aici pe Pământ
Seen Here on Earth?
Movies Like Here on Earth
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Here, As the Earth Turns and Anywhere But Here.
Here on Earth FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Here on Earth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Here on Earth?
Here on Earth runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Here on Earth released?
Here on Earth was released on March 24, 2000.
Who directed Here on Earth?
Here on Earth was directed by Mark Piznarski.
More films by Mark Piznarski How much did Here on Earth make at the box office?
Here on Earth grossed $10.9 million worldwide ($10.5 million domestic, $350,980 international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is Here on Earth rated?
Here on Earth has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 18% on Rotten Tomatoes, 25 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Here on Earth have a post-credit scene?
No. Here on Earth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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