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Defending Your Life
RomanceFantasyComedyDrama

DEFENDING YOUR LIFE

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

19911h 51m6.9 TMDb

Directed by Albert Brooks

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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.

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

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion7.8
Complexity7.5
Humor7.4
Realism6
Action5
Darkness3.9

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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