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Here on Earth

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18% Tomatometer 67 Reviews 60% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Kelley Morse (Chris Klein), who is cocky and brash, normally would never have crossed paths with the residents of a small town near his posh private school. But when he races his new car against a local boy and destroys a diner, he is sentenced to rebuild the diner and falls in love with the owner's daughter (Leelee Sobieski).

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Critics Consensus

Critics say Here on Earth's weakness comes from its script. The story may appeal to young teenage girls, but it suffers from being overly sentimental and formulaic. The cinematography, however, is lovely in how it captures its Minnesota setting.

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Lou Lumenick New York Post 01/01/2000
1.5/4
Makes the similarly themed Love Story seem positively sophisticated by comparison. Go to Full Review Susan Stark Detroit News 01/01/2000
1/4
A disaster. Go to Full Review Mike Clark USA Today 01/01/2000
1.5/4
Here on Earth does what it can to flatten the ascending careers of its attractive leads, yet Chris Klein and Leelee Sobieski probably will live to see another big-screen day. Go to Full Review Randy White Common Sense Media 01/02/2011
2/5
Contrived plot purposely pulls at heartstrings. Go to Full Review Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review 08/07/2008
2/5
Film Threat 12/06/2005
2.5/5
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Emily L @RT43632856 May 5 Holy cow, why does no one talk about this movie? The story-telling was slow, honest, and beautiful; and the imagery was the incredibly unique kind of story-telling that we just don't see as often anymore. DEFINITELY underrated. Wow. See more Lea S @RT74491383 Jul 11 I like how the movie is shot and it gives a very nostalgic feel. It had potential if it weren't, for the fact, that she cheats on her really cute boyfriend for some cocky rich kid. Ruined everything for me. The entire movie is actually not based on her boyfriend, but the guy she cheats on him with? And it's basically made out to be okay, too. They are the main couple. Did she break up with him or talk to him about it atleast, before it got out of hand? No. I might be biased because i watched this for Josh Hartnett, but cheating shouldn't be made okay. Poor Jasper. See more Sarah F @RT94170845 10/23/2024 I was quite disappointed by this film. She cheats on her boyfriend (who seems like a great guy) with a cocky rich boy. Falls in love after only knowing him for a brief time. Cocky guy abandons her when he finds out she's dying. He shows back after some time. He apologizes and she shushes him and just acts like everything is all ok. Boo 👎 See more Emily P @RT03271834 05/29/2024 I liked this movie when I saw it the first time when I was in middle school, I love Leelee Sobieski I’m bias because she was my first favorite actress, but her character of Samantha in the movie loved Josh Hartnett’s character Jasper, she thought she was in love but fell out of love and she found her soulmate through Chris Klein’s character of Kelley. This movie definitely deserves a higher score than 17% but my favorite line besides them quoting Robert Frost was, “Some people live their whole lives and never fall in love…I lived my life and I fell in love. “ See more Steve D @RT35616104 02/06/2023 The cast do a good job but the story is poor melodrama. See more 08/09/2021 What on Earth would have been a better title. Sweet Jesus. This was a terrible film. Pretty strong leading cast, "mates" that all looked the same, nice camerawork .. and a god awful story. Truly terrible. She falls for the rich block cause .. literally no idea. See more Read all reviews
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Mark Piznarski

Director

Chris Klein

Kelley

Leelee Sobieski

Samantha

Josh Hartnett

Jasper

Michael Rooker

Michael Arnold

Annie Corley

Betsy Arnold

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Here on Earth

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Synopsis Kelley Morse (Chris Klein), who is cocky and brash, normally would never have crossed paths with the residents of a small town near his posh private school. But when he races his new car against a local boy and destroys a diner, he is sentenced to rebuild the diner and falls in love with the owner's daughter (Leelee Sobieski).
Director
Mark Piznarski
Producer
David T. Friendly
Screenwriter
Michael Seitzman
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Fox 2000 Pictures, Friendly Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Sensuality|Mature Themes)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 24, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 24, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$10.5M
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1), Scope (2.35:1)