CinemaOSMovie · 1991 · 1h 51m · PG
Defending Your Life

The first true story of what happens after you die.

69%(335)IMDbRomanceFantasyComedyDrama

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.

Directed byAlbert Brooks

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
EN
Released
March 22, 1991
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$16,371,596
Studios
Geffen Pictures

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Defending Your Life (1991) | Official Trailer

Defending Your Life (1991) | Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Albert Brooks
Albert Brooks
Written by
Albert Brooks
Albert Brooks
Produced by
Michael Grillo
Michael Grillo

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