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Defending Your Life

  • 1991
  • TMDB 6.9/10
  • 1h 51m

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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Overview

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.

Cast

  • Albert BrooksDaniel Miller
  • Meryl StreepJulia
  • Rip TornBob Diamond
  • Lee GrantLena Foster
  • Michael DurrellAgency Head
  • James EckhouseJeep Owner
  • Gary BeachCar Salesman
  • Julie CobbTram Guide

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