Defending Your Life

Defending Your Life

The first true story of what happens after you die.

6.9 /10 298 votes
March 22, 1991 1h 51m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Albert Brooks
Writers Albert Brooks
Studio Geffen Pictures
Rating 6.9/10
Language EN
Budget $20,000,000

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Cast & Crew

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

Sharlie Stuart

Susan

Beth Black

Soap Opera Woman

Frequently Asked Questions

Defending Your Life was released on March 22, 1991.

The runtime of Defending Your Life is 1h 51m.

Defending Your Life is a Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama movie.

Defending Your Life has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

Defending Your Life is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Defending Your Life was directed by Albert Brooks.

The main cast of Defending Your Life includes Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn.

Defending Your Life is originally in English.