Down to Earth (2001 film)

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.

Down to Earth
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Screenplay by
Based on
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRichard Crudo
Edited byPriscilla Nedd-Friendly
Music byJamshied Sharifi
Production
companies
Village Roadshow Pictures
NPV Entertainment
3 Arts Entertainment
Alphaville
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • 16 February 2001 (2001-02-16)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$30 million
Box office$71.2 million

The film was released on February 16, 2001, and grossed $71 million against its $30 million budget.

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