Defending Your Life (1991)
Defending Your Life is a 1991 romance movie directed by Albert Brooks, with a running time of 1h 51m. It stars Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep and Rip Torn.
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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What is Defending Your Life about?
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.
When was Defending Your Life released?
Defending Your Life was released on 22 March 1991.
How long is Defending Your Life?
Defending Your Life runs 1h 51m.
Who made Defending Your Life?
Defending Your Life was directed by Albert Brooks.
Where can I watch Defending Your Life?
Defending Your Life is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Defending Your Life
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Albert Brooks as Daniel Miller
- Meryl Streep as Julia
- Rip Torn as Bob Diamond
- Lee Grant as Lena Foster
- Michael Durrell as Agency Head
- James Eckhouse as Jeep Owner
- Gary Beach as Car Salesman
- Julie Cobb as Tram Guide
- Peter Schuck as Stan
- Time Winters as Porter
- Sharlie Stuart as Susan
- Beth Black as Soap Opera Woman
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