Defending Your Life (1991)

  • PG
  • 03/22/1991 (US)
  • Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
  • 1h 52m

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.

Albert Brooks

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Albert Brooks's headshot

Albert Brooks

Daniel Miller
Meryl Streep's headshot

Meryl Streep

Julia
Rip Torn's headshot

Rip Torn

Bob Diamond
Lee Grant's headshot

Lee Grant

Lena Foster
Michael Durrell's headshot

Michael Durrell

Agency Head
James Eckhouse's headshot

James Eckhouse

Jeep Owner
Gary Beach's headshot

Gary Beach

Car Salesman
Julie Cobb's headshot

Julie Cobb

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