Defending Your Life

Where to watch · United States

Rent Amazon Video Apple TV Store Google Play Movies YouTube Fandango At Home
Buy Amazon Video Apple TV Store Google Play Movies YouTube Fandango At Home

via JustWatch · IP Geolocation by DB-IP

Defending Your Life (1991)

Directed by Albert Brooks

“The first true story of what happens after you die.”

Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama · 1h 51m

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.

Rate it first

No account needed. Others' takes stay sealed until you rate.

?/10

Cast

Albert Brooks Daniel Miller Meryl Streep Julia Rip Torn Bob Diamond Lee Grant Lena Foster Michael Durrell Agency Head James Eckhouse Jeep Owner Gary Beach Car Salesman Julie Cobb Tram Guide
P
Peter Schuck Stan Time Winters Porter
S
Sharlie Stuart Susan
B
Beth Black Soap Opera Woman

Crew

Director
Albert Brooks
Screenplay
Albert Brooks
Director of Photography
Allen Daviau
Original Music Composer
Michael Gore
Editor
David Finfer
Producer
Michael Grillo

Details

Release date
1991-03-22
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English, Japanese
Countries
United States of America
Production
Geffen Pictures
Budget
$20,000,000
Box office
$16,371,596