Defending Your Life (1991)

The first true story of what happens after you die.

Defending Your Life (1991) poster

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.

Director: Albert Brooks
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 111 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Gore
Cinematography: Allen Daviau
Editing: David Finfer
Production: Geffen Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $16M
Original Language: en

Themes

Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof

Keywords

afterlife, allegory, prosecution, heaven, satire, reincarnation, car accident, courtroom, advertising agency, past life

Trailer

Defending Your Life Trailer

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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.
Who stars in Defending Your Life?
Defending Your Life stars Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Lee Grant, Michael Durrell, James Eckhouse.
How long is Defending Your Life?
Defending Your Life has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is Defending Your Life?
Defending Your Life is a Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama film.
What is the budget of Defending Your Life?
Defending Your Life had a budget of $20M.
How much did Defending Your Life gross?
Defending Your Life grossed $16M worldwide.
Where was Defending Your Life produced?
Defending Your Life was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Defending Your Life?
The themes of Defending Your Life include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof.