Defending Your Life
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The first true story of what happens after you die.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Albert Brooks
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Albert BrooksDaniel Miller
Meryl StreepJulia
Rip TornBob Diamond
Lee GrantLena Foster
Michael DurrellAgency Head
James EckhouseJeep Owner
Gary BeachCar Salesman
Julie CobbTram GuideP
Peter SchuckStan
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Defending Your Life about?
- 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.
- Who directed Defending Your Life?
- Defending Your Life was directed by Albert Brooks.
- When was Defending Your Life released?
- Defending Your Life was released on March 22, 1991.
- How long is Defending Your Life?
- Defending Your Life has a runtime of 1h 51m.
- Where can I track Defending Your Life?
- You can track Defending Your Life on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












