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Defending Your Life (1991)

PG ★ 6.9/10 111 min Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama United States English
Director: Albert Brooks
Screenplay by: Albert Brooks
Streaming: Not available
The first true story of what happens after you die.

Description

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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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

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