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Movie Age rating in United States of America: PG

Defending Your Life (1991)

Mar 22, 1991 · 1h 51m

6.9/10 TMDB user score
337 votes on TMDB

The first true story of what happens after you die.

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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Top 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
  • Sharlie Stuart Susan
  • Beth Black Soap Opera Woman
  • Clayton Norcross Clayton Norcross Soap Opera Man
  • Jim McKrell Jim McKrell Game Show Moderator
  • Wil Albert Game Show Contestant
  • Sage Allen Sage Allen Game Show Contestant

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