The Meteor Man
1993, English. Directed by Robert Townsend.
Get meteorized. Take a stand.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Robert TownsendDirector
- Robert TownsendJefferson Reed
- Marla GibbsMrs. Reed
- Eddie GriffinMichael
- Robert GuillaumeTed Reed
- James Earl JonesEarnest Moses
- Roy FeganSimon
- Don CheadleGoldilocks
- SinbadMalik, Stacy's Boyfriend
- Frank GorshinByers the Mobster
- Big Daddy KanePirate
- Bill CosbyMarvin
- Chris TuckerMC in Mall (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 6 August 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Townsend
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $8M
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The Meteor Man: quick answers
Is The Meteor Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 206 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Meteor Man?
The Meteor Man runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Meteor Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Meteor Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Meteor Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Meteor Man is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Meteor Man on?
The Meteor Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 August 1993. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Meteor Man?
If you liked The Meteor Man, try Secret Headquarters, Real Men, The Flash.
Who directed The Meteor Man?
The Meteor Man (1993) was directed by Robert Townsend and stars Robert Townsend, Marla Gibbs, Eddie Griffin.