Defending Your Life

The first true story of what happens after you die.

  • Rated 6.9 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1991
  • 1h 51m
  • Romance
  • Fantasy
  • Comedy

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.

Director
Albert Brooks
Starring
Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Lee Grant

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

  • Peter Schuck

    Stan

  • Time Winters

    Time Winters

    Porter

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