The Meteor Man(1993)
“Get meteorized. Take a stand.”
Overview
One night Jefferson Reed gets hit in the chest by a souped-up chunk of meteor. So he can fly, but he's scared of heights. He can master the information in any book ... for about thirty seconds. Now his friends and family want him to protect their community from the dreaded Golden Lords.
Director
Robert Townsend
Studio
Tinsel Townsend
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$8M
Cast
Robert Townsend
as Jefferson Reed
Marla Gibbs
as Mrs. Reed
Eddie Griffin
as Michael
Robert Guillaume
as Ted Reed
James Earl Jones
as Earnest Moses
Roy Fegan
as Simon
Don Cheadle
as Goldilocks
Sinbad
as Malik, Stacy's Boyfriend
Frank Gorshin
as Byers the Mobster
Big Daddy Kane
as Pirate
Bill Cosby
as Marvin
Chris Tucker
as MC in Mall (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Tinsel Townsend • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Meteor Man?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Meteor Man (1993).
What is The Meteor Man about?▼
One night Jefferson Reed gets hit in the chest by a souped-up chunk of meteor. So he can fly, but he's scared of heights. He can master the information in any book ... for about thirty seconds. Now his friends and family want him to protect their community from the dreaded Golden Lords.
Who directed The Meteor Man?▼
The Meteor Man was directed by Robert Townsend and released in 1993. It is a action, comedy, science fiction film.
How long is The Meteor Man?▼
The Meteor Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in The Meteor Man?▼
The cast of The Meteor Man includes Robert Townsend as Jefferson Reed, Marla Gibbs as Mrs. Reed, Eddie Griffin as Michael, Robert Guillaume as Ted Reed, James Earl Jones as Earnest Moses and more.
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