Defending Your Life (1991)

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Defending Your Life on IMDb 7.3/10 14,827 votes

Released:
1991-03-22

Overview:
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.

Director:
Albert Brooks

Runtime:
1h 51min

Genre:
Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Albert Brooks
    as
    Daniel Miller
  • Meryl Streep
    as
    Julia
  • Rip Torn
    as
    Bob Diamond
  • Lee Grant
    as
    Lena Foster
  • Michael Durrell
    as
    Agency Head