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Defending Your Life (1991)

★ 7.2PG107 minDirector: Albert Brooks

1991 US romantic comedy-fantasy film by Albert Brooks

Defending Your Life is a 1991 American romantic comedy-fantasy film about a man who finds himself on trial in the afterlife, where proceedings examine his lifelong fears, to determine whether he will be (yet again) reincarnated on Earth, or move on the next phase of existence. Written, directed, and starring Albert Brooks, the film also stars Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Lee Grant, and Buck Henry. Despite comedic overtones, the film also contains elements of drama and allegory.

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What is Defending Your Life about?
Defending Your Life (1991) — Just after being killed in a car crash, Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a waiting area for the newly deceased. While there, one must prove in a courtroom-style process that he successfully overcame his fears. Daniel meets Julia in an afterlife comedy club, and falls
Is Defending Your Life based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Defending Your Life scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.