

Defending Your Life (1991)
PG 1h 51m 6.8/10 IMDb
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
Cast: Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Lee Grant, Michael Durrell
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a parent (referenced)Grief / bereavement (major focus)
Where to Watch
Rent / Buy
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