Defending Your Life

1991 | 111 min | 6.9
Romance 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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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

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