Defending Your Life

Directed by Albert Brooks
1991    1h 52m    PG
Comedy, Fantasy, Drama,
7.298%83%
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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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Cast of Defending Your Life
  • Albert BrooksDaniel Miller
  • Meryl StreepJulia
  • Rip TornBob Diamond
  • Lee GrantLena Foster
  • Michael DurrellAgency Head
  • James EckhouseJeep Owner
  • Gary BeachCar Salesman
  • Julie CobbTram Guide
  • Peter SchuckStan
  • Time WintersPorter
  • Sharlie StuartSusan
  • Beth BlackSoap Opera Woman
  • Clayton NorcrossSoap Opera Man
  • Jim McKrellGame Show Moderator
  • Wil AlbertGame Show Contestant
  • Sage AllenGame Show Contestant
  • Mary Pat GleasonWaitress
  • Maxine Elliott HicksElderly Woman on Tram
  • Marilyn RockafellowHelen
  • Roger BehrComedian
  • Art FrankelArthur
  • Ernie BrownErnie
  • George D. WallaceDaniel's Judge
  • Lillian LehmanDaniel's Judge
  • Raffi Di BlasioDaniel as a Boy
  • Kristopher Kent HillBully
  • Eric EhaszChild in Schoolyard
  • Matthew ScharchDaniel as an Infant
  • S. Scott BullockDaniel's Father
  • Carol BivinsDaniel's Mother
  • Ethan EmbrySteve
  • Gary BallardMr. Wadworth
  • Mary MukogawaSushi Hostess
  • Toshio ShikamiHead Sushi Chef
  • Samee ParkSushi Chef
  • Kagko ShikamiSushi Chef
  • Tommy InouyeSushi Chef
  • Ken ThorleyFrank
  • Bob BraunTalk Show Host
  • Jennifer Barlow GrodskyTalk Show Guest
  • Buck HenryDick Stanley
  • Joey MiyashimaCasio Tipster
  • Nurit KoppelDaniel's Date
  • Susan WaltersDaniel's Wife
  • Sidney ChankinUsed Car Salesman
  • Greg FinleyUsed Car Salesman
  • Leonard O. TurnerSam
  • Clifford EinsteinJulia's Prosecutor
  • Rachel BardJulia's Judge
  • Newell AlexanderJulia's Judge
  • Shirley MacLaineShirley MacLaine
  • Hal Landon Jr.Man in Past Lives Pavilion
  • Ida LeeWoman in Past Lives Pavilion
  • Noley ThorntonVictorian Girl
  • Glen ChinSumo Wrestler
  • James EkimNative
  • Clarke ColemanKnight
  • Ronald L. ColbyMajestic Doorman
  • David PurdhamPeter
  • James ParadiseStage Manager
  • Jerry PrellBanquet Manager
  • Arell BlantonFire Marshall
  • Shana BallardJulia's Daughter
  • Chris MacrisJulia's Son
  • Joseph DarrellMaitre d'
  • James ManisEduardo
  • Alex SheafeMartin
  • Cathleen ChinTicket Counter Agent
  • Lisa SearsTram Port Attendant
  • Mark DunlapTram Port Attendant
  • Vernon RoguenTram Port Attendant
  • Dennis GermainTram Driver
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