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Defending Your Life

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Defending Your Life is a 1991 American romantic comedy-fantasy film about a man who finds himself on trial in the afterlife, where proceedings examine his lifelong fears, to determine whether he'll be (yet again) reincarnated on Earth. Written, directed, and starring Albert Brooks, the film also stars Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Lee Grant, and Buck Henry. Despite comedic overtones, the film also contains elements of drama and allegory.

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1991 · 1h 51m · Romance · Fantasy · Comedy

TMDB 6.9/10 (324 votes)

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.

Directed by Albert Brooks

Box office $16M worldwide

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Albert BrooksDirector

Albert Brooksas Daniel Miller

Meryl Streepas Julia

Rip Tornas Bob Diamond