

Defending Your Life
1991 · Movie · 1h 51m · PG
RomanceFantasyComedyDrama
"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.
Ratings
IMDb
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
Metacritic
63/100
Key crew
- Michael GoreOriginal Music Composer
- Albert BrooksDirector
- Albert BrooksScreenplay
Cast
- Albert BrooksDaniel Miller
- Meryl StreepJulia
- Rip TornBob Diamond
- Lee GrantLena Foster
- Michael DurrellAgency Head
- James EckhouseJeep Owner
- Gary BeachCar Salesman
- Julie CobbTram Guide
- Peter SchuckStan
- Time WintersPorter
- Sharlie StuartSusan
- Beth BlackSoap Opera Woman
Stills
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Themes
afterlifeallegoryprosecutionheavensatirereincarnationcar accidentcourtroomadvertising agencypast life























