Defending Your Life 33 years old

The first true story of what happens after you die.

Defending Your Life

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.

Credits

Defending Your Life Cast

Name Character
Rip Torn He was 60, 88 years old when he died as Bob Diamond
Michael Durrell He was 47, now 80 years old as Agency Head
Buck Henry He was 60, 89 years old when he died as Dick Stanley, Daniel's substitute attorney
Meryl Streep She was 41, now 74 years old as Julia
Albert Brooks He was 43, now 76 years old as Daniel Miller
Shirley MacLaine She was 56, now 90 years old as Shirley MacLaine
S. Scott Bullock He was 34, now 67 years old as Daniel's Father
Lillian Lehman She was 44, now 77 years old as Daniel's Judge
Mary Pat Gleason She was 41, now 74 years old as Waitress
Ethan Embry He was 12, now 45 years old as Steve
Lee Grant She was 64, now 97 years old as Lena Foster
Roger Behr as Comedian
James Eckhouse He was 36, now 69 years old as Jeep Owner

Defending Your Life Crew

Name Department
David Finfer as Editor. He was 48 (now 81) years old Editing
Michael Grillo as Producer. Production
Michael Gore as Original Music Composer. He was 40 (now 73) years old Sound
Albert Brooks as Director. He was 43 (now 76) years old Directing
Albert Brooks as Screenplay. He was 43 (now 76) years old Writing
Allen Daviau as Director of Photography. He was 48 (now 81) years old Camera
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Defending Your Life (33 years)

The first true story of what happens after you die.

  • Release day: Friday, March 22, 1991
  • Runtime: 112 minutes