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Defending Your Life 1991

“The first true story of what happens after you die.”

Status
Released
Runtime
111 minutes
Director
Albert Brooks
Network
Geffen Pictures
★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 PG RomanceFantasyComedyDrama Released
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What is Defending Your Life?

Defending Your Life is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1991
Status
Released
Runtime
111 minutes
Release date
Mar 22, 1991
Studios
Geffen Pictures
Genres
Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.9/10
Episode runtime
~111 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Geffen Pictures

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Defending Your Life is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Geffen Pictures. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A recently deceased advertising executive must defend his earthly courage in an afterlife judgment city.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a stellar cast including Albert Brooks and Meryl Streep
  • blends comedy with elements of drama and allegory
Keep in mind
  • the premise revolves around the uncertainty of life after death

Watch it if you enjoy imaginative romantic comedies with a touch of fantasy.

The film blends comedic overtones with dramatic and allegorical themes.

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Who wrote and directed the film?

The film was written, directed, and starred in by Albert Brooks.

Who stars in the film alongside Albert Brooks?

The film also stars Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Lee Grant, and Buck Henry.

What genres does the film encompass?

The film encompasses romance, fantasy, comedy, and drama.

When was the film released in the US?

The film was released on 03/22/1991 in the US.

What is the runtime of the film?

The runtime of the film is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

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