Down to Earth (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1917, Down to Earth is a comedy and romance film directed by John Emerson, running about 70 minutes. “A satire on the indoor sports of society versus the close-to-nature idea.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A healthy outdoors-type follows the girl he loves to a resort for wealthy hypochondriacs. In order to prove to her and the other patients that their "illnesses" are all in their minds, he hatches a scheme to take them on a boat ride, then get them stranded in the wilderness, where he can show them that they can live without their pills, doctors and "cures".
Who’s in it. Down to Earth stars Douglas Fairbanks as Billy Gaynor, Eileen Percy as Ethel Forsythe, Gustav von Seyffertitz as Dr. Jollyem and Charles McHugh as Dr. Samm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Down to Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Down to Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Down to Earth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Down to Earth (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Down to Earth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Down to Earth worth watching?
- Down to Earth holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Down to Earth?
- Down to Earth stars Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Charles McHugh and Charles K. Gerrard.
- When was Down to Earth released?
- Down to Earth was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.