Movie
Defending Your Life
The first true story of what happens after you die.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Defending Your Life
Cast
Albert BrooksDaniel Miller
Meryl StreepJulia
Rip TornBob Diamond
Lee GrantLena Foster
Michael DurrellAgency Head
James EckhouseJeep Owner
Gary BeachCar Salesman
Julie CobbTram GuideCredits
- Directed by
- Albert Brooks
- Written by
- Albert Brooks
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $16.4M
Production
Geffen PicturesUnited States
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