Defending Your Life (1991)
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.
Where to watch Defending Your Life
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Sky, Amazon Video | Sky |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +2 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Defending Your Life in 38 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Defending Your Life about?
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. Defending Your Life is a Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama movie, released on 1991-03-22, runtime 111 minutes.
Is Defending Your Life worth watching?
TMDB users rate Defending Your Life 6.9 out of 10 from 337 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Defending Your Life?
In Spain, Defending Your Life streams on Filmin and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Albert Brooks
Cast
- Albert Brooks as Daniel Miller
- Meryl Streep as Julia
- Rip Torn as Bob Diamond
- Lee Grant as Lena Foster
- Michael Durrell as Agency Head
- James Eckhouse as Jeep Owner
- Gary Beach as Car Salesman
- Julie Cobb as Tram Guide
- Peter Schuck as Stan
- Time Winters as Porter
- Sharlie Stuart as Susan
- Beth Black as Soap Opera Woman
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Sources
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