The Meteor Man

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The Meteor Man

PG

1993

1h 39m

Fantasy

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An unassuming teacher, Jefferson Reed (Robert Townsend) lives and works in an urban area plagued by a tough gang. When a falling meteor hits Jefferson, he discovers that he has gained numerous superpowers. Encouraged by his father (Robert Guillaume) and mother (Marla Gibbs), Jefferson sets out, somewhat awkwardly, to become a crime-fighting hero. While he manages to improve his community, he finds out that his powers aren't limitless, making his efforts more challenging.

Adam Mars-Jones

Independent (UK)

There is a pleasing off-kilter balance to the view of his world, where the good guys have all the best lines, but the baddies have a monopoly on dress sense.

Dec 6, 2018

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 2/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

The movie contains big laughs and moments of genuine feeling, but it seems to be put together out of assorted inspirations that were never assembled into one coherent story line.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

The movie is not good, and highly ridiculous.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 8, 2019

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

They were shooting for the fences and clearly ran into the fence by accident.

Rated: 1/5

Feb 8, 2019

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Rated: 1/5

Oct 21, 2005

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Wilson M

Very underrated. Very nostalgic and comforting. Soundtrack was platinum too! This movie makes me feel good

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/09/24

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Lomax L

I enjoyed watching this movie when i was a child. It has a ton of great actors, Marla Gibbs, James Earl Jones, Don Cheadle, the list goes on! Seeing the movie again, 31 years after its release, It does seem low budget and silly. That being said, I believe it is a child's movie. To anyone who has already seen it, it's a nostalgic film.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/25/24

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Roso S

This was a great movie. I'm surprised it's not on somewhere playing periodically. Netflix needs to pick it up. They should have a remake or a part 2.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/24

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Peppa P

It is childhood in a movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/08/24

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Kazall R

Admittedly I do like the basic concept of this movie & the comedy is there but The Meteor Man does suffer for not having a clearly identity as it doesn't knows it wants to be a old school comedic superhero movie or a mellow-drama.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/19/23

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jimbo c

This movie holds a special place in my heart. It's 2023 and I still reminisce about seeing this move as well as Hollywood shuffle and Foolish. Wasn't the best as compared to today's standers. But still a diamond in the rough...👏👌

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/25/23

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Robert Townsend

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Marla Gibbs

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Ted Reed

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Synopsis

An unassuming teacher, Jefferson Reed (Robert Townsend) lives and works in an urban area plagued by a tough gang. When a falling meteor hits Jefferson, he discovers that he has gained numerous superpowers. Encouraged by his father (Robert Guillaume) and mother (Marla Gibbs), Jefferson sets out, somewhat awkwardly, to become a crime-fighting hero. While he manages to improve his community, he finds out that his powers aren't limitless, making his efforts more challenging.

Director: Robert Townsend
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating: PG
Genre: Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Feb 18, 2003
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.0M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Surround