Defending Your Life

6.9
Moderate
19911h 51m

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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.

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Albert Brooks - Daniel Miller in Defending Your Life

Albert Brooks

Daniel Miller

Meryl Streep - Julia in Defending Your Life

Meryl Streep

Julia

Rip Torn - Bob Diamond in Defending Your Life

Rip Torn

Bob Diamond

Lee Grant - Lena Foster in Defending Your Life

Lee Grant

Lena Foster

Michael Durrell - Agency Head in Defending Your Life

Michael Durrell

Agency Head

James Eckhouse - Jeep Owner in Defending Your Life

James Eckhouse

Jeep Owner

Gary Beach - Car Salesman in Defending Your Life

Gary Beach

Car Salesman

Julie Cobb - Tram Guide in Defending Your Life

Julie Cobb

Tram Guide

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6.3
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6.32
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290 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.12 as more ratings come in.

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Movie Info

Release Date

March 22, 1991

Runtime

1h 51m

Rating

PG

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance

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