Defending Your Life

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

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Defending Your Life

Released: Mar 22, 1991

Runtime: 1h 51m

Rating: ⭐ 6.9 / 10

Comedy Fantasy Romance Drama

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.

Top Billed 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