The Meteor Man
Directed by Robert TownsendOne 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 30 seconds. Now his friends and family want him to protect their community from the dreaded Golden Lords.
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- RichNovember 8, 2025A movie that was ahead of its time on various topics. Definitely a must watch!!!
- ርልዪረJuly 21, 2025Meteor Man is a black Superman. But this super man story says more than the story of Superman. There are no aliens in this movie. There are no spaceships. This film is about people, and an ordinary man put under extraordinary circumstances. It's about everyday problems that are ignored in inner cities. It touches on the problem of gangs, violence, and drugs. But these are all battled through self-belief, family, friendship, and community. Though this movie is not necessarily a Steven Spielberg film it does have attractive qualities to it, especially in its sense of humor. It is a very funny movie, and the story though fairly simple is well written, and entertaining. The film Meteor Man answers the question of, "What would Superman be like if he were black?" Well worth a watch for lighthearted fun, and drama from an era that some have forgotten. This is the best black super-hero movie of the 1990s.
The Meteor Man Trivia
The Meteor Man was released on August 6, 1993.
The Meteor Man was directed by Robert Townsend.
The Meteor Man has a runtime of 1h 40m.
The Meteor Man was produced by Christopher Homes, Loretha C. Jones, Robert Townsend.
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 30 seconds. Now his friends and family want him to protect their community from the dreaded Golden Lords.
The key characters in The Meteor Man are Jefferson Reed (Robert Townsend), Mrs. Reed (Marla Gibbs), Michael (Eddie Griffin).
The Meteor Man is rated PG.
The Meteor Man is a Comedy, Fantasy, Action film.
The Meteor Man has an audience rating of 3.7 out of 10.
The Meteor Man had a budget of $20M.
The Meteor Man has made $8M at the box office.