Defending Your Life
Defending Your Life

Defending Your Life

The first true story of what happens after you die.

6.9111 min
RomanceFantasyComedyDrama

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 3/22/1991

Runtime: 111 min

Director: Albert Brooks

Writers: Albert Brooks

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

Time Winters

Time Winters

Porter

Clayton Norcross

Clayton Norcross

Soap Opera Man

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