The Meteor Man (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1993, The Meteor Man is an action, comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Robert Townsend, running about 100 minutes. “Get meteorized. Take a stand.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Meteor Man stars Robert Townsend as Jefferson Reed, Marla Gibbs as Mrs. Reed, Eddie Griffin as Michael and Robert Guillaume as Ted Reed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Meteor Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Meteor Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Meteor Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Meteor Man (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Meteor Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Meteor Man worth watching?
- The Meteor Man holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Meteor Man?
- The Meteor Man stars Robert Townsend, Marla Gibbs, Eddie Griffin, Robert Guillaume and James Earl Jones.
- When was The Meteor Man released?
- The Meteor Man was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.