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Defending Your Life

Not Rated
ComedyFantasyRomance
6.9/10(264 ratings)

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.

03-22-1991
1h 51m
Defending Your Life
Backdrop for Defending Your Life

Main 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

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Albert Brooks
Production:
Geffen Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Revenue:
$16,400,000

Key Crew

Producer:
Michael Grillo
Director of Photography:
Allen Daviau
Screenplay:
Albert Brooks
Original Music Composer:
Michael Gore
Costume Design:
Deborah L. Scott

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en