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Defending Your Life (1991)

Movie ★ 6.9 111 min

Romance Fantasy Comedy Drama

Is there love after death? After he dies suddenly, the hapless advertising executive Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a gleaming way station where the newly deceased must prove they lived a life of sufficient courage to advance in their journey through the universe. As the self-doubting Daniel struggles to make his case, a budding relationship with the uninhibited Julia offers him a chance to finally feel alive.

Albert Brooks Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 22, 1991
Runtime
111 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$20.0M
Box office
$16.4M
IMDb
tt0101698
Language
,

Themes

Cast

Albert Brooks Albert Brooks Daniel Miller Meryl Streep Meryl Streep Julia Rip Torn Rip Torn Bob Diamond Lee Grant Lee Grant Lena Foster Michael Durrell Michael Durrell Agency Head James Eckhouse James Eckhouse Jeep Owner Gary Beach Gary Beach Car Salesman Julie Cobb Julie Cobb Tram Guide Peter Schuck Stan Time Winters Time Winters Porter Sharlie Stuart Susan Beth Black Soap Opera Woman Clayton Norcross Clayton Norcross Soap Opera Man Jim McKrell Jim McKrell Game Show Moderator Wil Albert Game Show Contestant Sage Allen Sage Allen Game Show Contestant Mary Pat Gleason Mary Pat Gleason Waitress Maxine Elliott Hicks Maxine Elliott Hicks Elderly Woman on Tram

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Frequently asked questions

What is Defending Your Life about?
Is there love after death? After he dies suddenly, the hapless advertising executive Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a gleaming way station where the newly deceased must prove they lived a life of sufficient courage to advance in their journey through the universe. As the self-doubting Daniel struggles to make his case, a budding relationship with the uninhibited Julia offers him a chance to finally feel alive.
Who directed Defending Your Life?
Defending Your Life was directed by Albert Brooks.
Who stars in Defending Your Life?
Defending Your Life stars Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Lee Grant.
When was Defending Your Life released?
Defending Your Life is a 1991 romance, fantasy, comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Defending Your Life?
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