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Feature film — 1991

Defending Your Life (1991)

6.91h 51mRomance — Fantasy — Comedy — Drama

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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A high-signal pick with 336 votes.

Geffen Pictures

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Director: Albert Brooks

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Cast & crew

Albert Brooks as Daniel Miller

Albert Brooks

Daniel Miller

Meryl Streep as Julia

Meryl Streep

Julia

Rip Torn as Bob Diamond

Rip Torn

Bob Diamond

Lee Grant as Lena Foster

Lee Grant

Lena Foster

Michael Durrell as Agency Head

Michael Durrell

Agency Head

James Eckhouse as Jeep Owner

James Eckhouse

Jeep Owner

Gary Beach as Car Salesman

Gary Beach

Car Salesman

Julie Cobb as Tram Guide

Julie Cobb

Tram Guide

P

Peter Schuck

Stan

Time Winters as Porter

Time Winters

Porter

S

Sharlie Stuart

Susan

B

Beth Black

Soap Opera Woman

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