Defending Your Life · 1991

Defending Your Life

«The first true story of what happens after you die.»

Albert Brooks · 111 min · United States of America

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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Budget

$20,000,000

Worldwide revenue

$16,371,596

Production companies

Geffen Pictures

Cast

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  Albert Brooks

  Daniel Miller

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  Meryl Streep

  Julia

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  Rip Torn

  Bob Diamond

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  Lee Grant

  Lena Foster

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  Michael Durrell

  Agency Head

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  James Eckhouse

  Jeep Owner

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  Gary Beach

  Car Salesman

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  Julie Cobb

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