Down to Earth_
"A story of premature reincarnation."
Struggling comic Lance Barton knows what it's like to die on stage. But when his life takes an unexpected turn - straight to heaven - Lance is sure there's been a mistake. Miraculously, he's right! An angel tells Lance he was taken prematurely but assures him he can be returned to Earth - in the aged body of a ruthless white billionaire. In this improbable reincarnation, Lance begins a hilarious quest to realize his showbiz dream...and, along the way, discovers the person he never imagined he could be.
Starring
Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri
Box Office
$71.2M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Down to Earth earned $71.2M worldwide on a $30.0M budget — a 137% return on investment.
Year context
Down to Earth was released 25 years ago in 2001.
Down to Earth is a Fantasy, Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 27m.
CAST (20)
Chris Rock
Lance Barton
Regina King
Sontee Jenkins
Chazz Palminteri
King
Eugene Levy
Keyes
Frankie Faison
Whitney Daniels
Mark Addy
Cisco
Greg Germann
Sklar
Jennifer Coolidge
Mrs. Wellington
Wanda Sykes
Wanda
John Cho
Phil Quon
Mario Joyner
Apollo M.C.
Bryetta Calloway
Gospel Singer
Martha Chaves
Rosa
Brian Rhodes
Charles Wellington, III
Herb Lovelle
Trashman
Kedar Brown
Heckler (as Kedar)
Adam Dannheisser
Doorman
Malcolm Devine
Singer
CW
Collette Wilson
Singer
MM
Maiesha McQueen
Singer
BOX OFFICE
$30.0M
Budget
$71.2M
Revenue
+137%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
87 min (1h 27m)
Country
Rating
5.6/10 (421 votes)
Budget
$30,000,000
Box Office
$71,186,502
Profit
+$41,186,502
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Down to Earth about?
Struggling comic Lance Barton knows what it's like to die on stage. But when his life takes an unexpected turn - straight to heaven - Lance is sure there's been a mistake. Miraculously, he's right! An angel tells Lance he was taken prematurely but assures him he can be returned to Earth - in the aged body of a ruthless white billionaire. In this improbable reincarnation, Lance begins a hilarious quest to realize his showbiz dream...and, along the way, discovers the person he never imagined he could be.
How long is Down to Earth?
Down to Earth has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who stars in Down to Earth?
The cast of Down to Earth includes Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri, Eugene Levy, Frankie Faison.
How much did Down to Earth make at the box office?
Down to Earth earned $71,186,502 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $30,000,000.
What is the rating of Down to Earth?
Down to Earth has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 421 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Fantasy
Comedy
Romance