Movie

Down to Earth

“A story of premature reincarnation.”

★ 5.6(432)20011h 27m

Down to Earth is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
Release date: 2001-02-16
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Box office: $71,186,502
Budget: $30,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Down to Earth — trailer

About Down to Earth

Down to Earth is a 2001 movie in the Fantasy, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz, starring Chris Rock, Regina King and Chazz Palminteri. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 432 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Down to Earth in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

romcom

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Down to Earth in Canada?+

In Canada, Down to Earth is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Down to Earth on Netflix?+

Down to Earth is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Down to Earth?+

Down to Earth has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Down to Earth?+

Down to Earth stars Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri, Eugene Levy and Frankie Faison.

When did Down to Earth come out?+

Down to Earth is a 2001 movie directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz.

What genre is Down to Earth?+

Down to Earth is Fantasy, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Down to Earth?+

Down to Earth was directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz.