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Defending Your Life

Defending Your Life

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Defending Your Life

"The first true story of what happens after you die."

1991

1h 51m

6.9(315 votes)

Romance

Fantasy

Comedy

Drama

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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Production Companies

Geffen Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Albert Brooks
Written by: Albert Brooks
Produced by: Michael Grillo

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