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.

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

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