Defending Your Life

Defending Your Life

1991
1h 51m
6.9

6.9/10

301 votes • View on IMDb
Romance Fantasy Comedy Drama

"The first true story of what happens after you die."

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.

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Status: Released

Budget: $20,000,000

Revenue: $16,371,596

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Geffen Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English Japanese

Keywords

afterlife allegory prosecution heaven satire reincarnation car accident courtroom advertising agency past life

Quick Facts

Release Date March 22, 1991
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0101698

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
Peter Schuck

Stan

Time Winters
Time Winters

Porter

Sharlie Stuart
Sharlie Stuart

Susan

Beth Black
Beth Black

Soap Opera Woman

Key Crew

Albert Brooks
Director
Albert Brooks
Screenplay
Michael Grillo
Producer
Herb Nanas
Executive Producer